Revo Bracket and Eleco lantern from Ashby Magna
This was the last of the original street lighting fixtures to be found in the Leicestershire village of Ashby Magna. The others have either been butchered to have new lanterns fitted to them, or have been taken down and replaced. This fitting was on a telegraph pole close to the village centre, until it failed about 12-months ago. The unit was replaced with a modern affair, but the Parish Clerk had the good sense to put the redundant fitting to one side for safe keeping. I have since acquired the bracket and lantern with the intention to renovate it.
The assembly is seen in its acquired condition, mocked up to give an idea of how it would have looked in service. However, since this picture was taken, it has been stripped down ready for shot blasting and the spiders inside have had to find a new home.
Revo Bracket and Eleco lantern from Ashby Magna
This was the last of the original street lighting fixtures to be found in the Leicestershire village of Ashby Magna. The others have either been butchered to have new lanterns fitted to them, or have been taken down and replaced. This fitting was on a telegraph pole close to the village centre, until it failed about 12-months ago. The unit was replaced with a modern affair, but the Parish Clerk had the good sense to put the redundant fitting to one side for safe keeping. I have since acquired the bracket and lantern with the intention to renovate it.
The assembly is seen in its acquired condition, mocked up to give an idea of how it would have looked in service. However, since this picture was taken, it has been stripped down ready for shot blasting and the spiders inside have had to find a new home.