The theme for this week's Photo Hunt is metal. For once this was easy. Not far away from my house is a metal structure. It's Victorian we think. It could do with with some rust care and a lick of paint but we like it. Have a look at the the following photo and have a guess what it is.
It looks like a lanp post but it's a sewer vent. We're not sure if it is still linked to the drains but they are not a common sight.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. This is my professional field and I have never seen one like that. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love the way that looks. I never would have guessed that it was a sewer vent. I thought it was an old lamp post. Very cool! Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI would have never guessed it had anything to do with a sewer. Great choice for the theme this week Jams!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting I thought it looked like a lamp post too. How great it is still standing!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a lamp post too. Wow, a sewer vent? I would never have guessed it. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely subject. I think the rust somehow adds character to it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful object for this week's theme Jams. Happy Easter weekend.
ReplyDeleteA tall one !
ReplyDeleteWhat is the purpose of this tall metal ?
I'm curious what's the use of the structure.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Weekend Jams!!!
Is that sewer vent for several buildings? I have never seen one like this before.
ReplyDeleteInteresting ..,
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful - love rusty look!
Happy weekend!
I was thinking lamp post, too. I never would have guessed it was connected to a sewer. I don't think I have ever heard of sewer vents.
ReplyDeleteso, it is not a lamp post? Interesting!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a lamp post. And still thinking it is a lamp post. How can it be a sewer vent? Interesting (=
ReplyDeletevery cool 'post' squared i like that then i love rusty old things
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one of those before. Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how ornate and beautiful something to do with sewers can be! :b
ReplyDeletepersonally i have never came across such structure before :P love the old look it has. giving it a fresh layer of paint will take away the nostalgic look it has :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a sewer vent??? Only in England!! LOL. I was thinking it could have been a very ornate lightning rod. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm in the majority who thought it was a lamp post. A sewer vent! Wow, I sure hope there aren't any...um...vapours being emitted. lol
ReplyDeleteI was gonna guess it was a light post, but it's a sewer vent? Very strange, but cool shape!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletewow! that is totally awesome. :) cool photos.
ReplyDeletehappy weekend.
This has certainly stood the test of times. Great shot for this week's theme!
ReplyDeleteMy hunt is now up, too:
http://janu-jenn.blogspot.com/2008/03/ph-metal.html
On my mind was an old lamp post. The old look gives the place some identity?
ReplyDeletewow...that's a lovely one. nice find! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! :)
I didn't think it is a lamp post, you wouldn't give us such an easy thing to guess. hehe....
ReplyDeleteI knew that... !
ReplyDeleteRust Remains.
Good one.
Wow, I love those shots. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
It looks like an incredibly tall Victorian lamp-post. I'd never have guessed its original use. I love all the intricate decoration on an object that would have been totally utilitarian.
ReplyDeletehmm. is that a post of some sort?
ReplyDeletenice shots!
Very cool! We would have never guessed what is was. Terrific photos!
ReplyDeleteso, it's not really a lamp post but sewer vent? how come?
ReplyDeletehappy photohunting!
Yes, I was going to say lamp post or sign post....but ewwwwwwwwww, did you have to go and spoil the ambiance here? I sure hope it's not hooked up. Otherwise I'd have to gag. rofl [just kidding]
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter [or happy weekend, if you don't observe the holiday], and if you can, drop by for my metal interpretation!!! See if you can guess what it is.
I didn't even know those things existed! I'd never have guessed. I would've been with those that guessed lamp post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Everyone!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks pretty! Good thing it is so tall so any stinky smell stays far, far away.
ReplyDeleteCool shot, and that's an amazing structure - even more so considering it's got to do with sewers!! (Which I had not guessed, by the way)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Easter weekend! :)
Love that rusty look.No way that I could guess what it was!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
I thought it ws a flagpole!
ReplyDeleteWe visited Ireland for the very first time in 2006. We came to the North West 200, on our motorbike. Great place, hope to visit again.
I think it's not important what it is because they are very artistic pictures. I would see them in a nice frame in a modern living room.
ReplyDeleteLove the shots looking up!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend.
I've never seen one like this either! Coolio, and excellent choice for the theme. :)
ReplyDeletedid not even think....hahaha lamp post.... so it was or is a sewer? hod did or doest it work then?
ReplyDeletegreat shots as usual.
Morning Sniffles
Excellent choice for the theme, Happy Easter
ReplyDeleteIt's actually quite graceful for such an ungrateful, though necessary job!
ReplyDeleteWithout looking at other entries I would say it must have been a lamp post or maybe even a flag post.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter !
I would have had no clue. At least they are somewhat artistic while being eminently practial. I am glad you put me out of my misery immediatley.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting item. We never would have guessed a vent!
ReplyDelete~ The Bunch
It's a sewer vent??? Oh my, we call those "stink holes" here in my house! lol//Great photo for this weeks theme! My hunt is up, please come and visit soon. Happy Easter to you and yours
ReplyDeleteyr answer sewer vent is so unexpected.
ReplyDeletea sewer vent?? I never seen one like this before. The first 2 pictures are really interesting with the rust details.
ReplyDeletePearl
Great group of photos. I'd never have guessed it's use. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteSplendid and interesting entry
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, and really interesting structure.
ReplyDeleteWe're participating in Photo Hunters this weekend, because we like metal :)
http://www.ptank.com/catsynth/index.php?entry=entry080322-105824
How interesting! It's a wonder the 'health and safely brigade' haven't removed it!!
ReplyDeleteNever would have guessed a sewer vent! Marvelous structure!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone
ReplyDeleteIs is an old lamp post? Cool shot though!
ReplyDeleteHave a great and blessed Easter!
It looks like a giant candlestick holder. I never would have guessed a sewer vent. No wonder the metal is in need of a little care. ;)
ReplyDeleteDo not miss out on that trip to Arlington, I have been several times and it just overwhelms me every time I see it. The changing of the guard makes me cry every time.
ReplyDeleteNever ever would have guessed correctly! It is quite beautiful though! I am currently having some sewer problems and nothing here so pretty to look at...
ReplyDeleteSewer vent... I would be...
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff anyway, Jams. Thanks for visiting and have a great week.
It was obviously a work of art in its heyday, it looks really interesting. I also liked the metal sculputre on JMB's post. Have a good Easter James.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to write a book and a couple of the chapters will be about tragic stories from Ireland, I've just seen that is where you are from. I'll keep you posted.
THanks everyone. I certainly will not miss it Sarge. It may not be for a couple of years though
ReplyDeleteAh Ellee, I'm actually from Romford!
Hihi! nice shot! have a nice day~
ReplyDeleteA sewer vent??!!? I was going to guess the world's oldest stripper pole. I guess I was wrong.
ReplyDeleteOhh there's a thought.. I'll get the not wife to check it out!
ReplyDeleteGlad you explained - I had no idea what it was!
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice thing to have at the top of the road. I'm glad it's there
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a spitoon for very tall tobacco-chewers.
ReplyDeleteA multi-storey cuspidor.. I like it!
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