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March 20 Eulogy to Chief MouserWe part with a cat who wasn't categorized in any political view. Chief Mouser Humphrey made his debut in 1989, and had served with many Prime Ministers.
He was meant for greatness. When he wandered into No. 10 back in '89, little did the British nation know that he would be the loyal servant of all Prime Ministers from Thacher on.
Though Prime Ministers changed, and with them the views, Humphrey did not change the color of his skin. It was black & white at the same time, but had no gray zone. Some say it was what cost him his place in No. 10 back in '97.
Humphrey the cat was the ministerial pet.
When Ministers took decisions, rolling dice,
Humphrey was there, taking care of mice.
When Prime Ministers gave out orders,
Humphrey was there, taking care of the borders.
Humphrey was a witness to all secret meetings,
Mi6 agents used to welcome him with greetings.
He used to spook the spooks,
and liked being read ebooks.
He was loved by all dukes,
and helped prevent usage of nukes.
He was a feline and a friend,
up until the bitter end.
 Humphrey, the retired Dowing Street cat, at the height of his powers Photo: BBC
An archive video is available on the BBC March 19 How much do you know the Big Ben?How long is the hour hand? How much does it weigh? and of what kind of metal is it made of? Is there a larger striking more powerful and more accurate public clock in the world? What room is there third of the way up? How high is The Clock Tower? How long is each numeral?
These facts including releant photos can be found on the BBC Site at The Clock Tower.
More about the Big Ben on the Big Ben page at the BBC Site.. |
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