"How to make Archway Tower disappear"

Great to be invited to the launch of artist Ruth Ewan’s latest project last night: “How to make Archway Tower disappear”. The project is all about the aforementioned tower, which has loomed large over my life for much of the past thirty years. I have a rather rambling monologue in the accompanying booklet and am proud to have been included.

The launch itself took place at St John the Evangelist church on Holloway Road. Though I’m not normally one for churches I suppose they did give proceedings a certain calm dignity. “New Model Army” member Justin Sullivan sang a few songs, including the most apt “Archway Tower”, which certainly brought back a few memories for me of those dismal days signing on up on the 13th floor...