1877 – GAS LIGHTING ARRIVES ON HAYLING ISLAND

The following article appeared in the Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle etc. Portsmouth England), Saturday, July 28, 1877; Issue 4690. Describes how the annual encampment of the 1st Administrative Battalion of the Hampshire Rifle Volunteers were supplied for the first time with gas lighting. The introduction of gas to the island was celebrated on this occasion.

Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle etc (Portsmouth, England), Saturday, July 28, 1877; Issue 4690

Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle etc (Portsmouth, England), Saturday, July 28, 1877; Issue 4690

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