97KF. Southbourne Place, Broomhill, Cannock, Staffordshire With thanks to Dwight for informing me of these Survivors. Installed on this short loop cul-de-sac are a number of 10 ft (3 m) Revo 'Moseley' cast iron columns, with the majority still supporting GEC Z9531 lanterns, for 35 Watt SOX (low pressure sodium) lamps. These lanterns would have been installed in the 1970s, possibly as replacements for the original 1930s' lanterns that the columns would have supported from new, although several of the swan neck brackets may have been replaced in the 1960s, judging by their differing appearance to the three brackets that would be original.

Heading around the loop in a clockwise direction, the first of the columns seen still retains its original bracket.

Judging by the paint splashes on the Z9531's aluminium canopy, the installations were given a fresh coat of paint as part of their 'refurbishment' with the then-new lanterns.

The second column was the first to be fitted with a replacement bracket.

These are likely to be Revo products too, given their similarity to the type employed with their 'Hadfield' lantern.

This particular column is not planted to the correct depth, resulting in a small section of the root being exposed.

The initials for Cannock Urban District Council (the forerunner of the present Cannock Chase District Council) are cast into the door.

The next column was the final one to retain its original swan neck, in unaltered condition.

With the Z9531 having the lamp control gear installed remotely, a small void exists in the area between the lamp and the inside of the canopy, which would be where the gear would be accommodated in lanterns that were so equipped.

This example was located at the sharp bend at the far side of the loop.

With the bowl clips facing forwards, the lanterns are, in fact, positioned 'backwards' on their brackets - not that this would have any noticeable effect on beam angles and the like.

The swan neck pipe work was slightly off-centred when viewed from directly beneath.

Rounding the corner, the final column to support a Z9531 came into view.

This bracket was the only one where surface rust was visible.

The detector for a Royce Thompson P42E two-part photocell is visible on the Z9531's canopy.

Sadly, the remaining columns had been butchered using modern side-entry lanterns.

Here, an Urbis Altra lantern, running a 36 Watt PL-L (compact fluorescent) lamp, was used as a replacement.

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