Yes, aren't they awful? They could at least be painted black. Maybe they'll be fixed next time it's repaved :-)
Fortunately, you can't really see them here.
Hi Quentin,
Nice pic. I didn't realise you are a fan of the Richardson Candles! Nor did I realise I was, until I found out that they are under threat. It has been decided in principle to remove the lights once a suitable replacement can be found... which it can't so far.
I started a thread on cam.misc recently, and I was contacted by Simon Cornwell who has updated his website with the Cambridge lights. I hope that a realistic approach to the Council for the renovation and restoration of these lights will enable their retention. This will require funding of course....
John
Simon's website: http://www.simoncornwell.com/lighting/install/cambridge/rc/index.htm
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