An announcement apologising for the delayed arrival of a train due to a ‘disruptive passenger’ (downgraded from ‘customer’?). The ‘gated snare’ of a piling machine at Blackfriars. A slow steady techno beat into the riverbed clay. ‘The Wasteland’ updated. A fresh wave of commuters marching briskly across London Bridge, a few carrying bouquets in lieu of the 14th…or ‘internment of the ashes (1.10pm)’ posted further north, for those of a more spiritual leaning. Compression. Before you know it-