Any information please regarding the famous Clifton cat who lived at the Quadrant public house on the corner of Princess Victoria Street and Regent Street Clifton Village.

The Green Cross Moggie of Clifton

Monty the cat lived in the Quadrant public house on the corner of Princess Victoria Street and Regent Street, from where he would regularly traverse the zebra crossing for his visits to the bakery.

His influence on others gained him massive support against changing the crossing to a public operated one. Monty had many admirers and apparently a lot of power!
Monty on wet squally days loved the warmth of the baker’s shop where he used to have his morning snack. He was used to meeting people.

He was known to the privileged but remained an enigma throughout most of his life. He was briefly reported in the Dublin Daily Herald, was a comfort to the bystander and a friend of the poor.

His wise and war-worn features were evidence of having carved a place for himself in the world. Well laid routes from his home encompassed regular visits, passing conversations and occasional meals, but above all he had command of the Queen’s highway.

Even the Lord Mayor would catch his eye as the chauffeur obeyed strict instructions to give him the right of way on the zebra crossing. Yes, Monty was rather special, because he was the Clifton cat, destined to become a legend in Clifton Village.

Sadly, Monty had to make that final journey after living to a ripe old age. The village had lost a popular character and the Quadrant a faithful member of the family.

copy & paste link for the story with photographs

http://weldgen.tripod.com/bristol-history-com/id48.html