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The Ely Bench Intervention
Frederick James Button, Ely's first invisible man, is sitting here
Dedicated to Edna Finklestein, Time Traveller, who sat on this bench tomorrow
In memory of Percy Trull (1935-1996), short-sighted darts player, forever missed
Christine Burke-Hampstead (1954-2008) Forgetful Cardiologist. Her work is forever in our hearts
Valerie Frogmorton,(1897-1945) chronic amnesiac. Never to be forgotten
Tobias Rutherford, Ely Philosopher, thought he sat on this bench 21/1/1934 and therefore he did
Near this spot lies Arnold Fitzherbert, Emeritus Professor of Probability (Christ's, Cambridge).
Twice struck by lightening whilst walking under a ladder on Friday 13th June 1966
In memory of Tommy 'Tactile' Trubshaw (1845-75) He touched us all
Queen Elisabeth I, of England, slept here 15th May 1554 but was moved on
In memory of Sydney Ogg (1950-1993) Struck by lightening after attempting to read this notice
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