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They used fire, oil lamps, candles before electricity came along,they had to light up street lights at night, with a big stick with fire on the end.....
Fire in various forms was the almost sole source of light right up until the widespread use of electric lightbulbs. This category was very broad - the light could be from many sources, including:
- Wood fires - including torches
- Candles
- Oil Lamps
- Coal Fires
- Gas Fires
Of course, the main source of light was, as in many ways it still is, the Sun, Moon and Stars.
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