
Thyratron (1952 - 1966)
Strand

Valve Dimming
First system was installed at the National Theatre, Reykjavik in 1949.
Also known as the 'Woods Electronic' after it's inventor.
See Electronic Control For Thyratron for more details of installations.
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Electronic Control for Thyratron dimmers
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From Strand Archive

Thyratron Racks at Reykjavik (courtesy Kevin Theobald) (1950)
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The Rise and Fall of the Electronic: Strand Electrics Thyratron-based Stage Lighting Dimmer (April 2024)
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From David Bertenshaw Collection

Thyratron Dimmers at Reykjavik (December 2024)
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From Johann Bjarni Collection
Exhibits in the Backstage Heritage Collection
Catalogue & Journal Entries for Thyratron in the Backstage Heritage Collection
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