The cast-iron lamp-posts - which originally housed gas-powered lamps - were set to be switched for modern versions by Reading Borough Council.

HISTORIC cast iron lamp posts in St John's have been saved and will be restored to its former glory. The lampposts on McIntyre Road, Hopton Street, Buck Street and Rowley Hill Street were at risk ...

"The council should also follow the example of Edinburgh, Dublin, London and Brighton and commission replica cast iron lamp-posts that can be used in conservation areas such as Queen Margaret ...

"The council should also follow the example of Edinburgh, Dublin, London and Brighton and commission replica cast iron lamp-posts that can be used in conservation areas such as Queen Margaret ...