BENCHMARKS continued
On a sunny Saturday spring morn' while killing time before the appointed hour for an assignation on nearby Grafton Street, Benchmarked reconnoitred the environs of the ancient Bank of Ireland building at College Green. Strolling into the pretty little cul de sac of Foster Place South with its stone setts and pavement tables it was as if one had been transported to the Left Bank in Gay Paree. But only temporarily. Because soon it became apparent that the night before the bons vivants had been in there too, leaving behind everywhere their calling-card - the stench of urine - which added a certain unwelcome je ne sais quoi to the ambience. (Look it up, J.W., it's a good one!) Retreating quickly to the fresher air of College Green, this frail little waif was spotted on the base of one of the columns of the bank building, surrounded by the detritus of the night before. The years have not been kind, and like the sound-operator of yore, it seems destined to fade away to zero before long.
Above: The Bank of Ireland building on College Green with Foster Place South to the left. The 'mark is on the base of the column on the right.
Above: While moving back for a wide shot, street cleaning staff from the City Council arrived and proceeded to lift the litter and hose-down the pavement. The 'mark is on the base of the column to the right of the cleaning vehicle behind the bicycles.