Mark was looking for the new Dave Rawlings album (which we now know is released at the end of this week) and so I sat outside and decided to take photos of people sitting on the bench opposite. What is it about personal space that we try and sit as far away as possible from another human being? Even in the last photo, which shows a couple, the middle seat is designated for the shopping bags – again, the threat to security. As for me, I sat in the middle of my bench and so people were forced to sit next to me and I got talking to them. Also Mark was ages but it turns out that was because I was chatting and he ain’t no chatter!
Spartan Eye 
Nicely observed, Chris. Is this an English thing, do you think?
I think we are, in the main, a reserved nation, we English, and these shots seem to show this. Thanks for dropping by, sir.
It has its benefits – manners and the ability to queue to name two – but can make us seem cold or detached. I agree, your shots do this point justice, Chris.
Thank you so much.