What was the purpose of a Lamplighter?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Lamplighter
The purpose of a Lamplighter was to light and maintain street lamps in the days before electricity. They would use a long pole with a wick at the end to ignite the gas in the lamp, ensuring that the streets were well-lit at night for safety and convenience. Lamplighters were an essential part of city infrastructure before the widespread use of electric lighting.