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Old 26-08-2004, 17:04   #1
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Let there be light!

Stunning mid-Victorian lamp standard.
The first one with the location and an explanation takes the coconut.
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Old 27-08-2004, 08:34   #2
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Re: Let there be light!

Nr the park in Clayton (Mercer Park?)?
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Old 27-08-2004, 09:35   #3
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Manchester Road or Hollins Lane?
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Old 27-08-2004, 11:06   #4
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Mm, you are getting too good with your photo quizzes my friend!!!! Haven't a clue, but am trying to think where that stone walling in the background could be. Why does Whalley Road, Oak Lea area, spring to mind?

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Old 27-08-2004, 15:15   #5
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Re: Let there be light!

Ceejache has the location, now, how about an explanation.
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Old 27-08-2004, 21:23   #6
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Ceejache has the location, now, how about an explanation.
After reading in last weeks Observer about the problems they've been having on Barnes St with prostitution, could it be the red light they talk about ???
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Old 31-08-2004, 23:33   #7
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Explanation for what? Why it hasn't been replaced by something modern? Is it in the vicarage grounds or something and not council property?
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Old 01-09-2004, 07:29   #8
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Why it is there and why it is so ornate and why it is the only one of it's type. There must be a reason!
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Old 01-09-2004, 07:47   #9
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Guessing here, maybe something to do with the opening of Mercer Park, when they maybe "improved" the surrounding area, ready for the official opening day????????
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Old 01-09-2004, 07:53   #10
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Was there a royal visit?
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Old 01-09-2004, 07:53   #11
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Dunno if there was a Royal Visit, just guessing but looking at the photo of the crowds at the main gate, it surely was a big event!
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