GEC Z5713 Series Lantern Installations

The GEC Z5713 is an exquisite site out-and-about, finding them in-service is quite rare! MBF/U, SOX, SON and even GLS versions were available, the lantern itself having no gear. This makes it difficult to perform an exact identification, as the catalogue number depends on the lamp it runs. Consequently, this page covers the Z5713 (35W SOX) version. I've only photographed a few, but here they are!

Lichfield

Located at the end of Smithfield Rise, Lichfield; I was truly stunned to see this still here in 2024! The lantern's clip can be seen on the top canopy. These lanterns open using a hinge mechanism, unlike most post-top fixtures, which unscrew, allowing the top canopy to be completely removed. This particular installation likely runs 35W SOX (making it a Z5713) as it has to light a semi-large social area "behind" it. The SOX lamp and holder can just-barely be seen through the yellowed bowl.

Tamworth

This is column 6 of Crossfell, Stonydelph. It is the last GEC Z5713 in the area (as I did scout the area for any more). The column is slightly leaning, with the lantern day-burning.

The photocell wires are visible, casting a shadow on the bowl.

This next installation is nearly identical to the last one. One of the only differences between the last example and this one though is that it has suffered some damage! It is located on Edale.

Notice the tape wrapped around the canopy to keep the clip shut. Evidently this repair hadn't worked, and I didn't know it at the time, but this would spell the end for this lantern a few months later.

After a storm in late 2024, the lantern's canopy caught the wind, flying open and exposing the lamp-area completely to the weather. The lantern had been out of light for a while before-hand.

As the lamppost is an asset owned by Tamworth Borough Council, they've been quoted for a replacement lantern.