Brother John featured in my strangers' portrait project. On this occasion I met him in the Hundred Men's Hall making his way to an outside table with a friend and a tray of tea and coffee cake.
We passed the time of day and later I went over to their table for a chat and to ask for a photo. Brother John was quite amenable and I shall take him a copy of this portrait next time I visit St Cross.
He told me that the flower in his hat is from Fiji and given by his daughter. I was pleased to capture his little plait, secured by a red ribbon.
I asked him if he minded me asking how old he is now. He said he didn't mind and told me he is 90.
A small and belated September update for 2024, where I am still, after many years' membership, on 365 Project, also now posting elsewhere but wanting...
Ah, may well be, Babs.
Diana, thank you. I admit to getting as much pleasure from composing the narrative as from taking the portraits.
I met one of my strangers again at the weekend . Pics to follow soon
Looking forward Phil!