Frome in Somerset, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Valentine Lamp
Photographed by Judith Elizabeth Pearson
1. The Valentine Lamp Marker
Linking the romance of gaslight with a George V posting box, artwork and setting depict the Valentine theme. Reg Ling salvaged, restored and adapted the old column originally on Catherine Hill, where a plaque is set. The site received dedication and blessing by the mayor and Frome Council of Churches Chairman on 14th Feb. 1993 lamplighting ceremony on Valentine Day.
Dedication
Let the lighting of this lamp today, the 14th Feb. 1993 dedicate this site forever to St. Valentine, patron and protector of all who find love, regardless of race, creed, or gender.
Erected 1993 by Frome Council of Churches.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1993.
Location. 51° 13.867′ N, 2° 19.489′ W. Marker is in Frome, England, in Somerset. It is on Catherine Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Catherine Street, Frome, England BA11 1DA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South West England. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 26 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Blue House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Nunney Castle (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Melksham War Memorial (approx. 20.4 kilometers
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Also see . . . Fromes Valentines Lamp (Dawn Denton). (Submitted on June 19, 2025, by Judith Elizabeth Pearson of Burke, Virginia.)
Additional keywords. Valentine's Day, love, romance
Photographed by Judith Elizabeth Pearson, June 4, 2025
2. The Valentine Lamp Marker
The marker with the lamp post.
Photographed by Judith Elizabeth Pearson, June 4, 2025
3. The Valentine Lamp Marker
Detail of the lamp post - cupids arrow
Photographed by Judith Elizabeth Pearson, June 4, 2025
4. The Valentine Lamp Marker
Looking west on Catherine Street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2025, by Judith Elizabeth Pearson of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2025, by Judith Elizabeth Pearson of Burke, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
