13/08/2026
Discover Bermondsey’s famous cat during your stay in historic Bermondsey.
Walk along Bermondsey Wall East, near the Angel pub and opposite the remains of King Edward III's moated manor house, you will find four statues of a family. The pieces are collectively known as 'Dr Salter's Daydream'.
The sculpture, by Diane Gorvin, has him sitting on a granite bench, his hands resting on an umbrella, looking towards his daughter, Joyce, who is leaning against the embankment wall. His wife, Ada, is seen to be walking towards Joyce, while their pet cat sits atop the river wall as if ready to pounce on an unsuspecting avian friend. It is a poignant set of statues showing Dr Alfred Salter in old age, his wife Ada holding a spade and their daughter Joyce, who sadly died aged eight years old.
Fascinating story – read more https://www.theunfinishedcity.co.uk/2026/04/dr-salters-daydream-by-diane-gorvin.html
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