On 22 March 1944, retiring Liverpool lighting engineer PJ Robinson was honoured for his 42 years service to the city. The event was duly recorded in Public Lighting under the heading, A Weil-Known Public Lighting Engineer Retires, but the article neglected to mention any of his unique achievements. His good humour, gentle leadership and expertise in the electrical world were noted; yet his widespread early adoption of low-pressure sodium lighting (SO/H) and the installation of the first concrete columns in the UK were not.
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