A Northampton Mason has been a living statute in Trafalgar Square.
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WBro Trevor Sherman (of Pomfret Lodge No 360 and Eleanor Cross Chapter No 1764) perched alone on top of the 25 foot high Fourth Plinth in the north-west of Trafalgar Square, in central London.
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It had been empty for many years but was used for specially commissioned highly individual artworks. Each hour, 24 hours a day, for 100 days between July and October 2009 a different person appeared on the Plinth. |
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Bro Trevor was that specially commissioned artwork between 1 am and 2 am on Monday 17 August. He therefore had 60 (not 15) minutes of fame in occupying the Plinth.
Fortunately he did not need a ladder or crampons to scale the Plinth as the organisers thoughtfully provided a cherry picker hoist.
Despite the late (or was it early?) hour, supporters filled a coach to accompany Bro Trevor to Trafalgar Square and provided an impromptu and enthusiastic choir.
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He sang popular and patriotic songs and gave recitations as diverse as Norma Warden’s ‘Ode to Watford Gap’ and Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Mother Lodge.'
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As he introduced and sang the Morecambe and Wise hit, ‘Bring Me Sunshine,’ Bro Trevor said, “I’m sorry. I can't dance up here. Its too dangerous.”
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An unidentified wag in the crowd was heard to shout, “Go on Trevor. We want to see you fall off!
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Although much fun was had by all, there was a serious reason behind Bro Trevor’s marvellous effort - to raise money for Help the Heroes. As well as much support from individuals, he has obtained sponsorship from Northampton's three major sports teams, the Saints, the Cobblers and the Steelbacks. |
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During his performance, Bro Trevor reached his target of £2,000. We congratulate Bro Trevor for his marvellous effort.