There comparisons end. In their decapitated state Brighton's standards look sad and neglected and have done for decades. It is probably too much to expect them ever to be restored to full working order, but surely the City could afford to fit them with some kind of finial, which would at least restore something of their aesthetic integrity. A simple globe, about 7" in diameter would be OK, certainly better than nothing; but to go one step better, Brighton is full of artistic talent both student and professional, could not the Council, or perhaps the Regency Society, sponsor a competition for a specially designed finial.
The photo above left is at Preston Park where there are six standards in all.
Above right is on the Embankment, London.
Above right is on the Embankment, London.
The photo to the left is at the Level where there are two standards at the south end. I do not know the significance of the numbering.
I fully support the efforts to restore them, but, also, are they fish and not dolphins? They have scales. Dolphins do not have scales. Did someone down the line mistake them as dolphins, and now everyone refers to them as that? Anyhow, whatever sea creature they model, they do need looking after.
ReplyDeleteI think they are sturgeons Brighton chap/
ReplyDeleteThey are very fine. Perhaps the park - as with most municipal parks - is far less grand than originally so there might be a better and more prominent place for them in Brighton - perhaps given pride of place, painted pale green, in the sea front somewhere?
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