Squirrels in St James's Park

Fourth estate: on this dark day #notw

Explorations led me to the "Three Printers" (Wilfred Dudeney, c. 1957) sculpture.

I was looking for this sculpture on this dark day for journalism -- the final day of publication of London's "News of the World" newspaper after scandalous revelations.

The Portland stone sculpture is Britain's only public monument to newspapers, according to the plaque beside it, representing aspects of newspaper-making, a newsboy, a printer and an editor.

It was originally in New Street Square, commissioned by Westminster Press Group, moved in 2009 by the Goldsmith's Company, freeholders of New Street Square, and placed in the Company's garden on Gresham Street, following redevelopment of the square.

Christie Pits lightning tree

A man died under this tree last month when he was struck by lightning.



I dropped by today to leave a memento at the base of the tree.



I sat for a while thinking about how much the victim, 28, enjoyed reading in the park.


I think I'll return with a book sometime.



R.I.P.