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Street Lamp Collection (#61)

"Guiding Light: Illuminating the World's Streets at Night" Dark stairs at night in Montmartre, Paris, Ile-de-France, France - a lone street lamp casts its warm glow

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Concert Hall, Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, 2010

Concert Hall, Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, 2010. Built as a Millennium project, Perth Concert Hall was completed in 2005

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Osterlanggatan, Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden

Osterlanggatan, Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden. A street in the old town of Stockholm, Gamla Stan

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Restaurant, Puerto de Mogan, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Restaurant, Puerto de Mogan, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Market place at night, Durham

Market place at night, Durham

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Simon cherry picker, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964

Simon cherry picker, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The high lift platform, more popularly known as the cherry picker, is a common sight these days

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Charterhouse. Exterior of Entrance Gateway, 1925

Charterhouse. Exterior of Entrance Gateway, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London, dating back to the 14th century

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Convento da Luz, 1895. Artist: Paulo Kowalsky

Convento da Luz, 1895. Artist: Paulo Kowalsky
Convento da Luz, 1895. From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The General Post Office - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker

The General Post Office - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The General Post Office - Night, 1891. The General Post Office in St. Martins Le Grand was the main post office for London between 1829 and 1912

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Westminster from Blackfriars Bridge - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker

Westminster from Blackfriars Bridge - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Westminster from Blackfriars Bridge - Night, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Trieste Harbour, 1902

Trieste Harbour, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The Column Alexander, St. Peterssburg, c1900

The Column Alexander, St. Peterssburg, c1900

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The Good Samaritan, 1911, (1912). Artist: Gunning King

The Good Samaritan, 1911, (1912). Artist: Gunning King
The Good Samaritan, 1911, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: London, The Royal Mint, c1907

London, The Royal Mint, c1907

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: St. Jamess Palace, London, c1910, (1910)

St. Jamess Palace, London, c1910, (1910)

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Piccadilly Circus 1931, (1935)

Piccadilly Circus 1931, (1935). From His Majesty The King 1910-1935. [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Street at Saverne, 1858, (1903). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Street at Saverne, 1858, (1903). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Street at Saverne, 1858, (1903). From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett. [Editorial and Publishing Offices, London, 1903]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Scene at Ludgate Circus, 1850. Artists: Otto Limited, Eugene Louis Lami

Scene at Ludgate Circus, 1850. Artists: Otto Limited, Eugene Louis Lami
Scene at Ludgate Circus, 1850. From The Connoisseur Volume 104. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: St. Mary-Le-Strand, c1909. Artist: Algernon Talmage

St. Mary-Le-Strand, c1909. Artist: Algernon Talmage
St. Mary-Le-Strand, c1909. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The Streets - Morning, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank

The Streets - Morning, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Streets - Morning, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Houses in Sunlight, Hampstead, c20th century. Artist: Robert Polhill Bevan

Houses in Sunlight, Hampstead, c20th century. Artist: Robert Polhill Bevan
Houses in Sunlight, Hampstead, c20th century. From The Studio Volume 130. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1945]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Traffic Trouble in 50, 19th century. Artist: Eugene Louis Lami

Traffic Trouble in 50, 19th century. Artist: Eugene Louis Lami
Traffic Trouble in 50, 19th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: High Street Evesham, 19th century. Artist: Edmund Hort New

High Street Evesham, 19th century. Artist: Edmund Hort New
High Street Evesham, 19th century. From The Studio Volume 14 by Ralph Nevill. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1898]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Savoy Hotel, London, c1905

Savoy Hotel, London, c1905. The Savoy Hotel as seen from the River Thames. One of Londons most luxurious hotels, the Savoy was opened by Richard d Oyly Carte, owner of the nearby Savoy Theatre

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: No. 61. Calle Obispo. Obispo Street, Havana, Cuba, c1910

No. 61. Calle Obispo. Obispo Street, Havana, Cuba, c1910
No. 61. Calle Obispo. Obispo Street, Cuba, C1910. [Torrea Y Costa. Campanario - No. 123, Habana]

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte House, New Orleans, 1935

Napoleon Bonaparte House, New Orleans, 1935. The Napoleon House is a famous building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The Royal Mails starting from the General Post Office, London, 1830 (1927). Artist: R Reeves

The Royal Mails starting from the General Post Office, London, 1830 (1927). Artist: R Reeves
The Royal Mails starting from the General Post Office, London, 1830 (1927). Plate taken from Famous Sporting Prints IV: Coaching, published by The Studio Limited (London, 1927)

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: German gas mantle advertising label

German gas mantle advertising label

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Holborn, London, 1910

Holborn, London, 1910

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Plaza San Martin, Buenos Aires, Argentina, early 20th century

Plaza San Martin, Buenos Aires, Argentina, early 20th century

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, early 20th century

Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, early 20th century

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Estacion Constitucion, Buenos Aires, Argentina, c1920s

Estacion Constitucion, Buenos Aires, Argentina, c1920s

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Portland Street, Manchester, late 19th century

Portland Street, Manchester, late 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol IX

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Bread riots at the entrance to the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1815 (c1895)

Bread riots at the entrance to the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1815 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Strassenkarte, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons

Strassenkarte, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Strassenkarte, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, c1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The Tiergartnertor, Nuremberg, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons

The Tiergartnertor, Nuremberg, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
The Tiergartnertor, Nuremberg, Germany, c1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Plaza San Marco, Venice, Italy, 1908-1909. Artist: Homer L Knight

Plaza San Marco, Venice, Italy, 1908-1909. Artist: Homer L Knight
Plaza San Marco, Venice, Italy, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: 16th century gateway to the Charterhouse, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel

16th century gateway to the Charterhouse, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel
16th century gateway to the Charterhouse, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Townsend Yard, off Highgate High Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

Townsend Yard, off Highgate High Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Townsend Yard, off Highgate High Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Sadlers Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin

Sadlers Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Sadlers Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: George Court (an alleyway leading to the Adelphi Theatre from the Strand), London, 1926-1927

George Court (an alleyway leading to the Adelphi Theatre from the Strand), London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
George Court (an alleyway leading to the Adelphi Theatre from the Strand), London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Edinburgh Castle as seen from The Vennel, 1911-1912

Edinburgh Castle as seen from The Vennel, 1911-1912. From Edinburgh Revisited, by James Bond. Plate taken from Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Brighton aquarium, Brighton, East Sussex, c1900s-c1920s

Brighton aquarium, Brighton, East Sussex, c1900s-c1920s

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Madeira Road motor track, Brighton, East Sussex, c1900s-c1920s

Madeira Road motor track, Brighton, East Sussex, c1900s-c1920s

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The pier at Eastbourne, East Sussex, c1900s-c1920s

The pier at Eastbourne, East Sussex, c1900s-c1920s

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: The Capilla del Pilar, La Recoleta cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina, c1900s

The Capilla del Pilar, La Recoleta cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina, c1900s

Background imageStreet Lamp Collection: Spring Street, Melbourne, Australia, 1912

Spring Street, Melbourne, Australia, 1912




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"Guiding Light: Illuminating the World's Streets at Night" Dark stairs at night in Montmartre, Paris, Ile-de-France, France - a lone street lamp casts its warm glow, creating an enchanting atmosphere. A statue by Tom Murphy of singer-songwriter Billy Fury stands near Albert Dock in South Carolina, Columbia. The street lamp adds a touch of nostalgia to this musical tribute. Gervais Street Bridge crosses the Congaree River in Columbia, USA. As darkness falls, the street lamps illuminate the path and create a mesmerizing reflection on the water below. Bow Bridge in Central Park, Manhattan is bathed in golden light from elegant street lamps as it spans over tranquil waters—a romantic scene straight out of New York City's dreamscape. The Public Library in New York City radiates grandeur under the soft glow of vintage street lamps—beckoning book lovers into its literary haven amidst bustling city streets. After sunset, Doges Palace and Campanile shine against Venice's twilight sky—a UNESCO World Heritage Site that becomes even more magical with every flicker of each ornate street lamp. Sirmione on Lake Garda showcases Italy's charm with picturesque streets lined by quaint houses and illuminated by charmingly rustic street lamps—an idyllic setting for evening strolls. Bicycles parked along Nantucket's streets find solace under gentle lamplight—a testament to this island town's timeless allure and love for simple pleasures like cycling through cobblestone lanes. The Promenade des Anglais and Hotel Negresco come alive at nightfall as vibrant lights dance alongside elegant French Riviera architecture—street lamps casting their soft glow upon Nice’s glamorous promenade. A quiet Bellagio street meanders through Lake Como’s Lombardy region—an Italian gem where old-world charm meets modern elegance, illuminated by the warm embrace of traditional street lamps.