{"id":577,"date":"2018-10-02T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/?p=577"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:48:18","slug":"miners-lamps-take-on-a-new-role-in-the-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/10\/02\/miners-lamps-take-on-a-new-role-in-the-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Miners&#8217; lamps take on a new role in the theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve recently helped a theatre re-purpose miners&#8217; lamps to use them as house lights in their auditorium. It was a pleasure to be involved in the refurbishment at the Lamproom Theatre in Barnsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-1-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-579\" title=\"Miners' lamps take on a new role in the theatre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-1-c.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-1-c-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-1-c-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-1-c-570x365.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miners\u2019 lamps were once essential pieces of kit for the men who used them to safely light their way through the jet-black depths of our coal mines. Now they are important emblems of our coal mining heritage in South Yorkshire and we\u2019re very pleased to have been involved in a project to display some fine examples of them in a local theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lamproom in Barnsley has always had a few lamps on display but recently launched an appeal for donations of many more to put to a new use as unique \u2018house lights\u2019 in their auditorium. The aim was to transform the venue\u2019s interior into somewhere more befitting of its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-2-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-580\" title=\"Miners' lamps take on a new role in the theatre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-2-c.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-2-c-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-2-c-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The response was fantastic. They gained more than 40 miner\u2019s lamps to install in to the walls of their refurbished 187-seater venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how were the lamps going to be fitted and displayed? We were very pleased when the theatre\u2019s interior and architectural consultant John Goodyear approached us with his design for the lampholders. We advised on technical aspects of the idea, and worked with John to devise and manufacture a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-3-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581\" title=\"Miners' lamps take on a new role in the theatre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-3-c.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-3-c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-3-c-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working closely with him and the trustees, we developed a burnished black framed box, with a glass front and discreet LED strips to light up the lamps. Once approved, we handmade and wired 45 of these display cases and delivered them to the theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each lamp is now installed in its display box with a dedication in memory of a local miner underneath and the name of the pit where he worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-4-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-582\" title=\"Miners' lamps take on a new role in the theatre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-4-c.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-4-c-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-4-c-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What better place is there to celebrate local mining history and community spirit with a collection of vintage miners\u2019 lamps repurposed as stunning house lights in this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-5-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-583\" title=\"Miners' lamps take on a new role in the theatre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-5-c.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-5-c-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-5-c-768x470.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some photographs of the lamps in situ. Well done to the Lamproom trustees, staff and volunteers for this crowdfunded refurbishment. We wish them all good luck with their new season. It\u2019s the pantomime soon \u2013 oh yes it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"724\" data-id=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-10-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-10-c.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-10-c-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-10-c-768x556.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" data-id=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-9-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-584\" title=\"Miners' lamps take on a new role in the theatre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-9-c.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-9-c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-9-c-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about The Lamproom theatre visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.barnsleylamproom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.barnsleylamproom.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit John\u2019s website here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.johngoodyear.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.johngoodyear.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-11-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-586\" title=\"Miners' lamps take on a new role in the theatre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-11-c.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-lamproom-theatre-barnsley-11-c-300x133.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve recently helped a theatre re-purpose miners&#8217; lamps to use them as house lights in their auditorium. 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