Sorry to hear today of the passing of Russell Dryden. Familiar to many from his fish stall in Bermondsey's Blue market, which he ran for more than 30 years, he championed music through his involvement with Bermondsey Beat and Bermondsey Carnival.
He also had a lovely singing voice himself. Back in June 2011 'Nigel of Bermondsey' hosted Southwark Folk, a night of South London themed songs at the Cuming Museum on Walworth Road. Nigel/George performed, I sang a few songs as did John Constable, and Russell charmed us with some of his own compositions including one I remember prompted by hearing an American accent in the market and reflecting on the ever changing area.
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