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Photo by Bob Cox-Wrightson

Richardson Candles

These unusual vertical street-lamps are Richardson Candles, which were inspired by a design of lamp made for the Festival of Britain in 1951.

 

Richardson Candle

Photo by Bob Cox-Wrightson

Designed by Sir Albert Edward Richardson, they were installed in the historic city centre in the 1950s. They are a design unique to Cambridge, and can be found on Trumpington Street, St John’s Street, Trinity Street, Silver Street and King’s Parade.

Richardson Candle

Photo by Bob Cox-Wrightson

See also: http://www.simoncornwell.com/lighting/install/cambridge/rc/

2024 8th November: BBC

Three unique street lamps have been stolen from Cambridge city centre in what experts have called a “heritage crime”. Known as Richardson candle lamps, they were installed in various streets in the 1950s, based on a design that had been on show at the Festival of Britain in 1951. The listed lamps appear to have been taken at various times between about 13 September and 1 October from Jesus Lane, St John’s Street and Trumpington Street, Cambridgeshire Police said. The county council said the missing lanterns would be replaced, but was unable to say how long that might take.

 

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