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Lighting from the Tallow Room
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Staircase House
30-31 Market Place
Stockport SK1 1ES
United Kingdom

T: 0161 480 1460
W: Staircase House web page

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Lighting from the Tallow Room

Different forms of lighting were used in the 17th century. Laterns were made from wood or metal, with panels of animal horn.

Tallow candles were made from animal fat and smelt foul. However many people used them because they were cheaper than beeswax candles.

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Different forms of lighting were used in the 17th century. Laterns were made from wood or metal, with panels of animal horn.
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