London is a looney bin

As I've said elsewhere, I like London. Every time I go there, I become more happy that I live in Cheshire.

A burnt-out car from Iraq and a 100ft high peace sign seeking place on plinth

Mark Brown, arts correspondent
Wednesday January 9, 2008
The Guardian

It could become the most desirable picnic spot in London - sitting, perhaps in the sunshine, on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square looking out on the throng of tourists. Or it could be a burnt-out car from Iraq, a scale model of HMS Victory, sky-reflecting mirrors or a 100ft tall illuminated peace sign. Or meerkats.