Street lighting

1950s Streetlights

Some examples of the old-fashioned concrete lamp posts dating from the 1950's with their distinctive arched arm and fin around the back. These are now very much a dying breed.

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Mistakes

Making road signs is a tricky business, but fortunately the professionals who design them get it right. Usually.