I suppose this could be classed as a "survivor from the past", but how many of you remember this book?
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Were you ever a member of the I-Spy tribe, under the auspices of "Big Chief"?
I recall there was a whole series of publications under the "I-Spy" brand, covering pretty much every schoolboy interest - apart from sex presumably!
One of my favourite titles was "I-Spy - In The Street".
Wonderfully archaic and yet a reassuringly British phenomenon, this particular edition covered all those vital ingredients to be found in any streetscene recipe.
From cobbles to wood paving, manhole covers to bus stops, this little book whilst being contemporary at the time of publication, could now be seen as a witness to the increasingly bland and boring street furniture which clutters up our urban environment.
Back then there were no PFIs, hi-viz clothing or WEEE; just lots of concrete and cast iron, all tended and painted by the local UDC.
Of course, the main thrust of my interest is the section on Lamps and Lighting.
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One of the drawings (C) seems to depict a Sugg Southport Group B gas lantern, whilst the concrete column (B) looks to be sporting a Revo Dalek!
The metal lamp post (D) would have been a fine example to see too.
Of course, no amount of nostalgia with reference to streetlighting would be complete without this final picture.
Now, how many of you remember carrying out this exercise?
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I know I did!
