Between 1862 and 1874, the Metropolitan Board of Works in London created the Thames Embankment by redeveloping a significant portion of the riverside. This project extended the shoreline by reclaiming land from the river and constructing new riverside walkways and gardens. One of the smaller details of this project was the manufacturing and installation of new lamps that would stand alongside the riverfront, lighting the path. Three different iron lamp designs were proposed for the embankment. One design created by George Vulliamy, who was chief architect to the Metropolitan Board…
