Tooeg Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Where are all the old Victorian sewer gas lamps, there was one just of Lidget lane opposite the grindstone, there could have been one at the top of moorside avenue, next to the Bole Hills, where are the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 There's a thread about the old gas-lamps that burnt sewer gas somewhere on here. Off the top of my head, the ones I do remember as being in existence to this day, are:- Top of Cemetery Road, by the junction with Psalter Lane at the entrance to frog walk, Junction of Alderson Road and London Road, Highfield., near the Lloyds Chemist. Junction of Eldon Street and the pedestrian/cycle path that was Broomhall Street, at the rear of the new Tesco on West Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Plus Brincliffe Edge Road, Ashdell Road and I know there's loads more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallBuilder Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yes I remember the old thread as well and was suprised at the numbers still dotted around some of which I'd walked past without even noticing. Bloomin clever these victorians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rudeboy Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Webb sewer lamps used to be at the following locations. Not sure if they’re all still in existence though. Alderson Rd Bishopcourt Rd Brincliffe Edge Rd Burnaby Cres Camborne Rd Eldon St Frog Walk Jenkin Rd Kent Rd Lancing Rd Leavygreave Rd Moor Oaks Rd Mulehouse Rd Oakland Rd Park Lane Rural Lane Rushdale Rd School Rd Shiregreen Lane South View Rd Stewart Rd Stothard Rd Toftwood Rd Westbourne Rd Worrall Rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooeg Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Can we have a sad volunteer to get on his bike and just check if they are still there thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I can confirm that the Frog Walk one, the Alderson Road one and the one at the top of Eldon Street are certainly still in existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmambo Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The one on School Rd is still there, though sadly neglected. There is also one at the top of Mulehouse at the Cemetary gates. Don't think they burnt sewer gas, merely created a draught to ventilate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Bundy Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Cambourne road /Foxhill road is still there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooeg Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 I recall one I think years ago on South Rd at walkley, at a point where the road narrowed, could have been near the doctors surgery before the shops were built at tha bottom of Greenhow St. It was a road sign, a square top with a red cross against a white background. The memory is a bit weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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