Come to the Pissed Speaker's Corner!

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Not that I usually read the Telegraph, by the way.

― Gatinha (rwillmsen), Monday, 24 April 2006 17:54 (twenty years ago)

In a secluded corner of parkland, a circle of benches provides a pleasant spot for a drink. The side tables are ideal for a can of strong cider. A bin has been provided for the empties.

Welcome to Britain's first purpose-built drinking den for homeless alcoholics - in a London park popular with families. It is seen as such a success that it may be replicated around the country.
A council spent £1,900 creating the "alternative drinking area", which is intended to keep drinkers out of sight of ordinary passers-by. It was prompted by complaints that drunks were loitering at the entrance to Brockwell Park, south London, shouting abuse at locals.

― Gatinha (rwillmsen), Monday, 24 April 2006 18:01 (twenty years ago)

Haha, St Mungo's charity. St Mungo being the patron saint of Glasgow, presumably the origin of the great pissed masses of London.

― ailsa (ailsa), Monday, 24 April 2006 18:02 (twenty years ago)

I thought St Mungo's would be for people who insist on singing "In the Summertime" whenever the weather warms up.

And yes, in keeping with the sentiment of a Pissed Speaker's Corner, I haf been drinking ce soir.

― C J (C J), Monday, 24 April 2006 18:20 (twenty years ago)

I want to organise one of those Flash Mob things, but like with drinking.

― Gatinha (rwillmsen), Monday, 24 April 2006 18:24 (twenty years ago)

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