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THE HISTORY OF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT FIREWORK

THE HISTORY OF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT FIREWORK

Highly regarded as one of the most iconic firework labels ever created - the 'Traffic Lights' fountain by Standard Fireworks.

The 'Traffic Lights' Fountain by Standard Fireworks.

It was first produced in the UK between 1935-36 and was originally called Robot light/signal.

ROBOT SIGNAL by STANDARD FIREWORKS

Around the same time, more, real traffic light systems were being introduced and ironically, the world's first traffic light system was installed outside the Houses of Parliament).

 
A spiked version of the Traffic Light was produced later in the 1970’s.

TRAFFIC LIGHT FIREWORK WITH SPIKE

Standard Fireworks then dropped the spike and reduced the physical size in the late 1970’s.

Standard Fireworks - Traffic Lights - Window Display Poster

Then, over the years, the classic 'Traffic Light' consisted of different prices, different sizes, along with different label designs. Check out the different label designs below.

 

 

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