But Calcuttans were using matchsticks years before. A collection of imported matchboxes is on display as part of the History and Heritage Exhibition 2025 at an address that might have seen them in use ...

Prohibited items include firearms, toy guns, explosives, fireworks, cigarettes, matchboxes, lighters, women's handbags, sharp objects (like knives), and metal or wooden items. All spectators will ...

“To me, there is little point collecting matchbooks… matchboxes belong to the two centuries that required a flame to light tobacco, candles and fires,” says Howse. I’m not sure those ...