This little overlooked district in the heart of London is a village unto itself -- and a village of many sides. Our correspondents reveal just a few . . .

Mr. John Clay

Miss Grace Dunbar

Frank Moulton

From the League Map Room

Pawnbroker Jabex Wilson

In the end, it must be considered that the begging masses may be only the disguise worn by social ills much closer to home and hearth.

The game and the professional, can they mix?

Inspector Stanley Hopkins

As he departs a local shop, another Saxe-Coburg Square shopper summons transport for his ride home.

Next issue's deadline:
March 31, 2004

Next issues's topic:
Marrying the Non-Englishman