Excerpts from an interview with Reverend John Lambe P.P. about house illumination For this interview's catalogue entry click here

Excerpt 1: Pulley Lamps to lights shops or big places

Excerpt 2: Tilly and Aladdin Lamps

Excerpt 3: Snuffers to trim candle wicks

Excerpt 4: Memories of people making makeshift lamps during wartime

Excerpt 5: Religious custom of Easter vigils and blessing candles

Excerpt 6: Verse from Mrs Barnville, last Irish speaker of Sliabh na Mban: Candlemas Day..