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John reads on. Sales representative John Stonehouse just wants to read his Sunday paper
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John reads on. Sales representative John Stonehouse just wants to read his Sunday paper
John reads on. Sales representative John Stonehouse just wants to read his Sunday paper. So he sat himself down on a bench in Russell Square and started to browse. With characteristic British reserve John did not allow himself to be distracted when this pretty young girl came and sat beside him. He did not like to be so rude to actually look at her. But there certainly did seem to be something a bit odd about the dog she had with her. And whats more the wretched creature seemed determined to clamber all over him. Still, one must be British about these things - the girl, 22 year old Adrienne Lawrence, happened to have a lion cub with her. The lion club, six month old Muke, was taking a day off from his home at the Woburn Animal Kingdom in Bedfordshire. 30th March 1971
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Daily Mirror
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Media ID 21579864
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In this print titled "John reads on" we are transported back to the 1970s, where sales representative John Stonehouse seeks solace in his Sunday paper. Settling himself comfortably on a bench in Russell Square, John immerses himself in the world of news and stories. However, even with his characteristic British reserve, John cannot help but notice an intriguing presence beside him. A pretty young girl has taken a seat next to him, accompanied by an unusual companion - a dog that appears far from ordinary. Curiosity piqued, John resists the temptation to look directly at her or acknowledge her presence fully. To his surprise and amusement, he soon realizes that this seemingly innocent dog is no ordinary canine but rather a six-month-old lion cub named Muke. The girl accompanying Muke happens to be 22-year-old Adrienne Lawrence who has brought him along for a day out from Woburn Animal Kingdom in Bedfordshire. Despite the unexpected turn of events and the lion cub's determination to clamber all over him, John maintains his British composure and continues reading without allowing any distractions. This delightful snapshot captures both humor and astonishment as it showcases an extraordinary encounter between man and beast amidst the tranquility of Russell Square. This nostalgic photograph serves as a reminder of simpler times when chance encounters could lead to unforgettable experiences – even if they involved sharing your park bench with an adorable yet mischievous lion cub.
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