Thorn Gamma 5 Lantern Installations

This lantern originally dates from 1960, where it was sold under the Atlas brand name. They were small, UFO-shaped post-top lanterns for group "B" lighting, that could run: 100W-200W GLS, or 80W-125W MBF/U. The lamp sat vertically (base-down) in the base-casting, with the bowl and canopy having comprised the lantern's body. The bowl was reinforced as there were no internal structures which supported the canopy. These lanterns bore a strong resemblance to the Gamma 4, and were sold and advertised as the smaller version of that lantern.

Sutton Coldfield

A series of 5m columns exist down St. Peter's Close, with all having Gamma 5 lanterns installed on top. These lanterns run domestic LED GLS lamps nowadays.

Inside, the Gamma 5s are all fitted with dome-refractors, which orbit the lamp. The housing association appears to take great care of the lanterns, and their respective columns, as no damage was seen from the public road.

More columns were visible over the hedge row.