There is an Eleco (I think) concrete column still supports its SOX lantern but for how much longer I don't know. All other columns surrouding it have had their brackets removed and sapphires fitted. I imagine this will have a steel column installed in its place and will be pulled before long.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=dunston ... 7,,0,-5.67As a bit of an update for Scott15 and the rest of you, I am in careful negotiation with the relevant people in trying to save this lantern along with its leak transformer. I understand that it's hung on because it is a total column replacement due in main to the existing concrete arm and the reluctance to sleeve. After this morning's phone call, I remain confident that the lantern will be saved. However, whether or not it comes down intact or in pieces remains to be seen.
Just out of interest, is this still going on? I pass that lamp on the bus to work most days and yesterday I noticed a grey post next to it suggesting it'll be gone soon!