As covered by BBC News in the article “Historic street lights shine again after restoration,” Cheltenham’s iconic tramline columns on Prestbury Road have been brought back to life with restored lanterns and new LED lighting technology. The refurbishment is part of Gloucestershire County Council’s nine-year street lighting modernization initiative, which has cut energy consumption and carbon emissions by up to 70%.
Dating back over a century, these historic columns once powered tramlines that served Cheltenham until 1931. Now, with the help of replica lanterns and high-efficiency LEDs, they stand not only as functional lighting structures but also as preserved symbols of the town’s architectural heritage. Cabinet member for highways Dom Morris emphasized the importance of this restoration, calling the columns “a significant aspect of Cheltenham’s architectural past” and expressing pride that the community can now appreciate these restored landmarks for years to come.
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