I listen to their story, they listen to my comments, and then I pocket my fee.' Sherlock Holmes Quote -A Study in Scarlet RS
Her violet eyes shining, her lips parted, a pink flush upon her cheeks, all thought of her natural reserve lost in her overpowering excitement and concern. - 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'. From 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' A. Conan-Doyle
I guess they were selv lights Carl. I doubt whether enough current would have been drawn at mains voltage without tripping the breaker.
It was quite a few years ago and I think it was rewirable fuse, no rcd. I think I was still an apprentice then so 20 years plus. I was just making a point that strange things can happen on any circuit. I would check the terminations in the dist board, could be the neutral is loose or snapped also if there is a batton under the worktop holding it up look where the screw is, is it in line with the socket for instance.