If Charles Dickens were still around, he would, I'm sure, have enjoyed writing about Brian Coleman. In fact, I have often wished for his genius at deft ridicule, particularly for the purposes of writing this blog. For if ever there were a modern day Dickensian figure then surely it is Councillor Coleman of Totteridge, Mayor of Barnet and self-styled 'King of Bling'.
Imagine then my delight at coming across this incontestible proof of his Dickensian-ness:
Mr Bumble the beadle................Mr Coleman the mayor
Imagine then my delight at coming across this incontestible proof of his Dickensian-ness:
Mr Bumble the beadle................Mr Coleman the mayor
"Mr. Bumble had a great idea of his oratorical powers and his importance."
~Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist
I rest my case.
UPDATE:
I should add here that Brian 'Mr Bumble' Coleman is in no way related to Barnet's other Mr Bumble. This latter Mr Bumble of course, being much-loved at Barnet Football Club...
