George Calne Jones



Within the misty and enigmatic waterways of Haggerston canal, there's a peculiar tale whispered amongst the river folk. They speak of a lanky, mysterious youth named George Calne Jones, who seems to possess an almost amphibious allure. Gift him a guitar, and he'll serenade you with the most enchanting melody you've ever heard. But beware, for this heavenly symphony comes at a price: a broken guitar string, shattered hearts, and the violation of several international peacetime agreements.

The origins of George Calne Jones are shrouded in mystery. MI6 have a folder as thick as a ticket touts wad but it’s all hearsay and ferocious slander, the river folk don’t believe a word. What is known is that, as a young boy his father worked him as a human conductor, that’s why his hair is always so spiky, and his eyes oh so wide.

George was a natural-born rebel. By the tender age of nine, he had already orchestrated his first coup, formed a union at 12, and hosted a charity disco at 14. Local authorities were both baffled and captivated, labeling him as a "dangerous, yet charming little rascal."

Inquire about his political leanings, and he'll claim to have none. Mention Karl Marx, and he'll coyly ask, "What did he mark?" Regardless of your political colors, George will regale you with enthralling stories of his foreign escapades while perched on a folding chair.

Following a turbulent and notorious romance with Noam Chomsky's sister, George withdrew from political life, dedicating his days to mudlarking for treasures along the banks of the Thames. It was during one such adventure that he encountered none other than Albert Einstein, who introduced him to Rob James.

The rest, as they say, is histoire.