Acrospire has worked with Bath & North East Somerset Council to refurbish a series of historic wall-mounted lanterns on Milsom Street – one of Bath’s most celebrated Georgian streets.
Milsom Street is one of Bath’s most iconic Georgian thoroughfares, and a location steeped in architectural and literary history. Built in the 1760s, the street is known for its elegant façades, Grade II and II* listed buildings, and fashionable boutiques. Today, it remains a vibrant pedestrian-friendly destination at the heart of Bath’s shopping and cultural quarter.
Lighting on Milsom Street plays an important role in enhancing its visual appeal and ensuring public safety after dark, while preserving the area’s distinct heritage look. As part of an ongoing programme to modernise the city’s lighting assets, Bath & North East Somerset Council appointed Acrospire to retrofit the existing wall-mounted lanterns with a more sustainable LED solution.
Acrospire refurbished the wall-mounted lanterns in place, reusing the original housings to retain the aesthetic character of the streetscape. New 2400K LED modules were carefully integrated to provide a warm, heritage-style glow that echoes the visual tone of the traditional lamp types previously used.
The retrofit also supports Bath & North East Somerset Council’s sustainability goals. By upgrading and reusing existing assets, rather than replacing them, the project reduces waste and contributes to circular economy principles, delivering carbon savings with minimal visual impact.
As with previous projects such as North Parade Bridge, Acrospire’s team worked closely with the council to ensure that all elements of the solution, from optics and colour temperature to mounting and control, were suited to the sensitive setting and future operational needs.
The finished installation maintains the character and integrity of one of Bath’s most historically significant streets, while significantly reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs. The upgrade also supports the council’s wider goals for public realm enhancement and sustainable infrastructure investment across the city.
The project forms part of the city’s wider strategy to modernise public lighting infrastructure across the World Heritage Site, balancing energy efficiency, improved lighting quality, and respect for historic character.
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