Iconic lamp restoration

“The Jubilee Lamp restoration moves a step closer,” said Councillor Jeremy Heron, Chairman of Ringwood Town Council’s Policy & Finance Committee.

“Ringwood’s iconic Jubilee lamp has stood proudly in the Market Square for well over a century.  In that time it has lit up the square, firstly by gas lamps and now by electricity. 

“Originally, it provided drinking water for people and animals alike, but health and safety, and perhaps time, has seen the disappearance of the water fountains,” continued Jeremy, “and it is time for it to receive a complete overhaul.”

Local historian, Ted Baker, has agreed to join a small working group being established by the town council to oversee and drive forward a complete refurbishment scheme for the lamp in order to restore it to its former glory or, at least, as close as modern health and safety laws will allow.

The council is seeking interested local people to join the group to oversee the total project.  Anyone interested should provide their names and addresses and reasons for wishing to be involved, by  21 September, to the town clerk at the town council offices at the address below.

Terry Simpson
Town Clerk
Ringwood Town Council
Greenways
71 Christchurch Road
Ringwood BH24 1QY
Email: Town.Council@ringwood.gov.uk
Tel: 01425 473883