Leaning Lamppost by carole_sandford

Leaning Lamppost

This lamppost stands at the top of the steepest part of Steep Hill in Lincoln. Phil & I had a stroll around the cathedral/ castle area the other evening.
By coincidence I actually read something about this lamp today. Apparently in the 80s all the old fashioned lighting was replaced with new old fashioned lighting. This lamppost was straightened. A lady that owned a shop in close proximity to the post complained because she had just bought post cards of the leaning post to sell in her shop & it was now no longer leaning!! It was then made to lean again & still does!
It does look rather precarious, but makes for a v interesting shot
June 10th, 2020  
What a fun fact
June 10th, 2020  
wow that is quite a lean!
June 10th, 2020  
Ha ha ! the power of one lady shopkeeper !! I don't think she would be obeyed in these times !
June 10th, 2020  
What a great story!
June 10th, 2020  
Ha ha , great shot with a great story.
June 10th, 2020  
Great story. Great capture.
June 10th, 2020  
This looks more like a climb than a stroll. Ha! But captured well!
June 10th, 2020  
@sunnygirl 😂 the stroll was at the top, we came down to this point & then had to go back up- not as steep as this bit, but raises the pulse rate nevertheless!
June 10th, 2020  
Not sure I'd be pausing for long just there! Great shot.
June 10th, 2020  
I guess it gives the lamppost a certain amount of character- but if it were me, I'd rather have it straight! Looks like a great place for a walk.
June 10th, 2020  
Great story....Makes for a great capture.
June 10th, 2020  
Love the story, I saw this in Lincoln but didn't know the back story!
June 11th, 2020  
Great story and I love the lamp post, it looks a bit tipsy.

You did well to walk back up Steep Hill. I did that walk about 50 years ago, not so sure I would attempt it now. ha ha.
June 11th, 2020  
Wonderful story - was puzzled at the shot at first - then decided everything else was right so that must have been on purpose. Not one to hang out under.
June 11th, 2020  
What a great story! Interesting shot.
June 11th, 2020  
Beautiful capture of this lovely scene, love the story too.
June 11th, 2020  
Great story and I like that lamp post
June 11th, 2020  
What a great story.
June 11th, 2020  
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