Disarmingly Friendly Alley Cat Memorialized with Street Sign

In 2025, a street sign was installed in Nottinghamshire, England to honor the memory of George, a beloved cat who passed away in 2023. George, a stray kitten, was found and cared for by security guards at the Beeston Business Park, where he became a well-known and well-loved character among local residents.

George was often seen accompanying people in an alley near Technology Drive and making appearances at nearby pubs. He had been a part of the security team's lives for 14 years, with his daily routine of visiting the on-site cafes for sausages and chicken becoming a familiar sight. The sign was requested by a nearby neighbor and installed by the Broxtowe Borough Council, which said it should make residents smile when walking past.

Sharon Johnson, the site manager at the business park, expressed her surprise at the installation of the street sign, calling it a "nice surprise" and a "lasting memory" of George. Tamar Feast from the Beeston and District Civic Society described George as "famous," saying he was beloved by all, whether they were "cat people, dog people, or people with no pets," due to his "disarmingly friendly" nature.