DJ Derek, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2016

146. The Bearpit (6)

This post is governed more by events than any kind of planning on my part. Last week I photographed this small wooden plaque recognising the great talents of DJ Derek. Any of you who have followed this blog for a while may remember this post of a stencil by Stewy in Leonard Lane.

DJ Derek, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2016
DJ Derek, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2016

There is some sad news today; news reports are claiming that the remains of Derek Serpell-Morris have been found in Patchway, North Bristol. There will be a collective sigh of sadness as people in Bristol become aware of the fate of this iconic character.

The catchphrase on the plaque is now burdened with a heavy irony given the circumstances of his disappearance and passing. I don’t know who the  plaque is by, but it is signed MTB.

This is a sad day indeed.

 

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  1. At first I thought – what a wonderful plaque, then read the horrific news item. He has obviously been murdered before being buried in a shallow grave. But why? It leaves our imagination searching. I hope if the story comes out in the end, you will be kind enough to give us an update? RIP Derek.

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    1. I will of course… I expect to see a lot of graffiti and street art to emerge this weekend and in the coming weeks as tributes to DJ Derek. It is not clear yer if he was murdered or simply wandered off and died. He was showing signs of dementia. I guess all will unfold.

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