Donovan for Royal Square?

News of the unveiling of a statue of Tommy Cooper in his home town of Caerphilly prompts The St Ivean to invite speculation about who might deserve such an honour in St Ives. Artists are served by the Tate, but surely there are others who deserve public recognition.

The editor of the Times & Echo once described Donovan as an icon of St Ives. But a statue in Royal Square..?

Although not in the same league as Donovan, Virginia Woolf would probably receive the support of quite a few of her admirers. If not a statue, perhaps a discreet blue plaque in the vicinity of Talland House might be appropriate.

Send your suggestions to The St Ivean. It's surely time we moved on from mausoleum monuments dedicated to Collectors of Customs.