How do we explain this...
Having said what I said about the American’s earlier, and their love of London’s underground, there was one thing we’d been warned about (but not given an answer for) – how to explain the signs that say “BUSKING PROHIBITED” to the American tourists. I said “street musicians who play for money”, which was usually understood. Nowadays of course, busking has been legalised – and naturally, given a sponsor (Carling lager). TfL even have a webpage for those interested in becoming a tube busker – those with convictions for assault or breaching tube by-laws can forget it, unless your by-law breach was for busking. Speaking of which, we had one guy who used to play the harp on the Jubilee line “new” subway, which drew moans from the punters, because he was so damn good. Sadly, his pitch was right beside our assistance box, so we couldn’t pretend to turn a blind eye. He did send his daughter – early 20’s, all white – almost like an angel. I had to move her on, but the case was nearly full with coins, and she’d only been there 10 minutes… never did see her again...
posted by Suzy Scott @ 00:28
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