Street Piano

A random piano was planted here some time back as part of the street piano initiative. It's looked after and tuned by local residents and shopkeepers. Sometimes you can walk past and a kid will be plinking away on it, other times you get a virtuoso performance!

From the Street Piano website:

Play Me, I’m Yours is an artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, which has been touring internationally since 2008. More than 700 pianos have now been installed in 30 cities across the globe, from New York to London bearing the simple invitation ‘Play Me, I’m Yours.’ The project has reached more than two million people worldwide, with each new city that commissions the work becoming part of a growing legacy.
In 2012 the City of London Festival celebrated its golden anniversary on a grand scale, presenting Play Me, I’m Yours with 50 golden street pianos spread across London landmarks and beauty spots for three weeks, from 24 June until 13 July 2012.
There are three Street Pianos still available to play in London two at St Pancras International Station – one is located near the Eurostar arrivals gate and the other in the main shopping arcade. These pianos are being regularly repaired and retuned courtesy of St Pancras Station Management team. The third Street Piano is located at Herne Hill Railway Station in South London and is being cared for by local residents and shopkeepers with support from Herne Hill Forum.