" 4 of 5 @ 4.26 "

The famous 5 Lamps are situated at Amiens St.,North Inner City, Dublin.

There are only 4 bulbs working out of 5 and I took the photo at 4.26 am.

They were mentioned in the Boomtown Rats hit "Rat Trap" in 1978.

" Down at the gasworks by the meat factory door,

The 5 lamp boys were comin`on strong "

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=opd14v2I7Ik

Its a very famous and a uniqe place and is much loved and respected by Dubliners who live in this area.

My story of the history of this area can be found in my Album photo below. It should give you a laugh and its one of my most viewed photos ever with over 19,500 visits.

Sombody pointed out that the reason for there being 5 lamps is a reference to a parable in the Bible about the 5 wise and the 5 foolish virgins. Apparently there was a lot of wick trimmimg going on! Dont ask!!! Lol!

Anyway, this is just a quick hand held snap but I hope its ok and you like it a liitle bit. Right! Im off to do some wick trimming meself!!!

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Ten_Virgins

 

www.flickr.com/photos/137473925@N08/36679310743/in/album-...

 

NO; Group Awards Please!

 

Best Wishes!

Pat.

Done