Lamplighter

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Where do you think this is?
What kind of creature is this?
What is it doing?
Why does this lamp need lighting?
What time period is this?
Was being a lamplighter considered to be a good job? Why/why not? You could support your answer by researching lamplighters.
How does this lamplighter feel about his job?
Writing task: Write a job advert for a lamplighter. What skills and qualities will they need?
History and science link: How have our light sources changed over time? Use this video as a starting point/prompt: A Light History of Light in 2 minutes
What was life like before electricity?
Do you think life is better with electricity?