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I thought I would start this topic as a catch-all for pictures of bits and pieces we can find along the roads of Wirral. These may be electricity or water boxes, gas street lamps, post boxes etc - whatever you find - happy hunting.

Hamilton Square, I suspect this is the base of an old street lamp that has been capped. There is a large door on the side facing the camera (I realise now what a rubbish angle I chose!)

Parkway, Meols. I suspect this is/was and electricity cabinet, generally the green colour and the manufacturer (Hardy & Padmore) would indicate this.

The company ceased production in 1967 and started in 1814.

Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead (from water filling points thread)

Arno Road, Prenton, the remains of an old gas lamp.

I'm curious to know who did the artistic paint job on the Parkway box. It's probably not the electricity company because time is money to them, so was it a private effort? Very interesting!
Bri

The Hamilton Square one is obviously an original tram standard, dating back to electrification in 1901. They're not all the same,though. Some samples attached:

Oops! Rechecking, I've noticed they are all the same and this pattern is everywhere in the old photos of the borough. It's not obvious why these should be different unless a special type was used for the prestigious Hamilton Square.
Bri

Thanks for that bri, you are most certainly right on that, I thought is a bit heavy duty for a street lamp.

Anyone else got/know of any old street furniture that still exists. Don't worry about pictures, they can be sorted easily enough, so just descriptions and location would be fine.

cool topic, i'll keep my eyes peeled.

Yes, i'll keep my eyes peeled. V.interesting. All this history under our noses!

found this in the 70s bidston village on the old moreton rd. think it must be old lamp post? bottom corsair car park on left

Good find Kimpri!

Great subject and pics really interesting to think we pass these things everyday and don't notice.

Heres one for the history buffs of Wiki Wirral.

I am wondering what this is. There are a few of them in Hoylake around the kings gap area. This one in particular is about half way down Stanley road.



I guess it may have something to do with old gas street lights. Perhaps it housed a constantly burning flame for the man whos job it was to light the lamps in the area?. Any ideas?.