Two women in discussion at the junction, framed by a billboard behind them. One of them listens intently, a message in biro written on her hand. A form of memo generally long since uspurped by the phone and pad. Handheld devices with a different kind of tactile challenge.

‘On A Higher Plane’ – WC1/SW15

Passing a series of glossy information boards on Endsleigh Place, explaining the history and remit of the University of London. One section refers to Jeremy Bentham as an ‘auto-icon’. Further west an A-board announces a show at the Half Moon in Putney. John Otway, proclaimed as a ‘cult icon’. Not ironic, just iconic.