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Acrospire collaborated with, Volker Highways and Bath & North East Somerset Council to upgrade the lighting infrastructure along London Road, a historic artery in Bath. Recognising the need to preserve the area’s Victorian charm while enhancing energy efficiency, the project replaced inefficient SON and SOX lamps with LED technology. Acrospire’s solution, the Holburne Heritage Lanterns, not only met the technical requirements but also blended seamlessly with Bath’s architectural heritage.
London Road, nestled in the heart of Bath, offers a unique glimpse into the city’s rich history and industrial past. Despite being overlooked by more tourist-centric areas, London Road holds its own with quaint antique stores and a gritty, time-worn ambience reminiscent of Victorian times.
Bath’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site underscored the importance of preserving its architectural integrity, particularly when attempting to modernise the city’s lighting. Bath & North East Somerset Council collaborated with Spiers and Major to devise a lighting strategy that specified using light not only to create an appropriate ambience after dark but also to help define the city’s overall character and distinguish between different areas. This approach was applied to a recent heritage lighting LED upgrade project along London Road.
Stephen Burrell, Principal Engineer Street Lighting, Highways Maintenance & Drainage, Environmental Services, Bath & North East Somerset Council, comments, “We had finished the upgrade of our functional streetlighting, which was quite straightforward. However, when it came to our heritage lanterns, every location was different, effectively making each project bespoke. We have about 400- 500 heritage luminaires across the region and the upgrade from the designs to the installation at each site has been unique.”
Acrospire developed new heritage lanterns specifically for the London Road project, replacing the existing SON and SOX lamps with LED while retaining a classical Victorian appearance. The new heritage lantern, named Holburne, takes its name from the Holburne Museum, where the core of the present-day collection was established by Sir Thomas William Holburne (1793–1874).
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and using locally sourced materials, these lanterns embody the timeless elegance of Bath’s architectural heritage. Available in two sizes, small and large, the Holburne lanterns boast a warm 3000K colour temperature and precision optics to maintain the area’s classical charm while directing light where needed.
The upgrade to LED technology resulted in energy savings while paying homage to Bath’s cherished heritage status.
By introducing the Holburne heritage lanterns along London Road, the project improved energy efficiency and contributed to the continued celebration of Bath’s architectural characters and legacy.
Stephen says, “As cities strive to balance progress with heritage conservation, initiatives like this serve as good examples of sustainable urban development. With every project unique, what helps is working with a manufacturer like Acrospire, who are always there to help, make suggestions and problem solve for each location.”
As cities strive to balance progress with heritage conservation, initiatives like this serve as good examples of sustainable urban development. With every project unique, what helps is working with a manufacturer like Acrospire, who are always there to help, make suggestions and problem solve for each location. Stephen Burrell, Principal Engineer Street Lighting, Bath & North East Somerset Council
As cities strive to balance progress with heritage conservation, initiatives like this serve as good examples of sustainable urban development. With every project unique, what helps is working with a manufacturer like Acrospire, who are always there to help, make suggestions and problem solve for each location.
Our story
The idea for Acrospire was formed in 2012 when founder Tim envisioned a different kind of lighting manufacturer: one that would not only deliver outstanding customer experiences but also prioritise fair treatment for its employees.
We’ve come a long way
Motivated by the belief the industry wanted and needed better, Tim shared his plan to establish his own venture with Hatty, who simply couldn't let him do it alone.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Protecting local jobs and ensuring the best quality possible.
Working from a rented office by day and assembling lanterns in a garage at night, Tim and Hatty set to work.
11 Years later
Acrospire now inhabits a 14000² ft manufacturing facility in Basingstoke, Hampshire. We’re a proud partner of the Made in Britain scheme, ISO9001 certified and a member of all relevant lighting industry trade bodies.
Along with great relationships with our customers and a great team! We've attracted some of the most experienced members of the lighting industry, all by following one golden rule.
A simple ethos
That runs through all that we do. Customers who have made the switch to Acrospire have found working with us to be a breath of fresh air.
If you’re a professional in the lighting industry, you’re probably familiar with warranties that range from 3 to 10 years, with extensions available on special request or at additional cost. At Acrospire, where we’re proud to be different, we offer a market-leading simple 12-year warranty, as standard.
We focus on our customers not our competition. We manufacture our products in the UK: with the exception of our solar products, our supply chain is within a 60-mile radius of our factory in Basingstoke: to maintain greater control over quality. We al
Speed of response is crucial when it comes to resolving warranty issues. If we’ve made a mistake, we own it, get to the root cause, and fix it as quickly as possible. We believe in timely communication with our customers and making the resolution pro
Test and Test Again
We believe in independent testing and certification. Our new product development is in line with ISO 9001. Many of our products hold ENEC Certification. To meet the requirements of ENEC we also send random product samples for third party safety testi
Our product design is another key factor in our ability to offer a 12-year warranty. We value engineer rather than cost cut, never compromising on quality. We stick to our processes and engage with our supply chain to ensure that every product meets