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johnston brothers

Johnston Brothers (Contractors) Limited
Dawley
Salop

"Cornolith lamppost and bollards installed in Southampton. The apperance exactly resembles granite and no painting is required. The firm have a large selection of designs. The bollards many be fitted with either lanterns or reflex lenses or the back of the sign may be fitted with a panel of prismatic glass." - Public Lighting #6, June 1937



"Cornolith or plain lamp posts, from 9 ft. 6 in. to 20 ft. high, for gas or electric supply. The Cornolith finish will successfully withstand the weather and gain in beauty as time passes. All necessary painting is obviated. Arms are screwed into a metal frog connecting to a centre reinforcing pipe through post." - Highway Reference Book 1951

Cornolith lamp posts