About 2 years ago I reported that Spike Abbott had moved from Abingdon to become the newest member of the Body of Yeoman Warders at HM Tower of London.

While in London – quite by chance – we met Spike at the corner of Drury Lane and Parker Street – at about 10:30 on Monday evening.

He was in mufti. Previously, Spike was in the RAF for 35 years (corrected from 30), and now guards the crown jewels.