Emma was born —in— 1855

In means, inside a place 1855.
So,
It can be, room number 1855 in hospital.

On the return way you will say- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
As,
You were going to watch sunrise but, on reaching 7th lamp post sun rised and hence lamp post got switched off.
Hence, you started returning and as sun is rised all lamp post must be turned off.

Hence you’ll say- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
I. E. All Street light in switched off.