Murdoch House, Redruth, 1904
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BRA_15_028
Description
Murdoch House in Cross Street, Redruth locally known as 'Fish Cross'. William Murdoch who invented gas lighting whilst living here as well as a steam driven locomotive known as 'The Murdoch Flyer' lived here from 1782 until 1798 . The house was the first in the world to be lit by gas.
Date
1904
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Paddy Bradley
Coverage
Redruth
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cornishmemory.com
Type
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Paddy Bradley
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