Swan invented the light bulb 130 years ago (a full year before Eddison).
His house was the first in the world to be lit by electric light and Moseley street in Newcastle was the first in the world to be lit by electricity.
Time to give the man the recognition and credit he deserves.
Sir Joseph Swan
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Sir Joseph Swan invented the light bulb...
@ 03/02/2009 – 21:47:10
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