Lamp Post Approximately 5 Metres South West Of Town Hall Porch

This lamp post, located approximately 5 metres south-west of the Town Hall porch in Torquay, is likely from the same period as the Town Hall, built between 1910 and 1911. Made of metal, probably cast-iron, it is one of five identical lamp posts situated outside the Town Hall. Originally gas-lit, it has since been converted to electricity. The lamp post features a thick cylindrical base with an egg-and-dart moulding, leading to a baluster-shaped foot adorned with acanthus leaf decoration. The cylindrical standard supports three globes, with the outer globes mounted on a ladder rest using scrolled brackets. This lamp post is an attractive piece of historic street furniture and holds significance for its group value with the Town Hall, which showcases fine metalwork on its exterior.