Miceál Kearney Found in the Guardian Newspaper Josef Stawinoga, a Polish octogenarian. Famous long before Facebook got in on the act. For 30 years he’s lived in the same spot, a tent beneath a weeping willow beside PC World on the A41 ring road. The Asian community of Wolver Hampton consider Joe a holy man for his renunciation of worldly goods. The council have offered him a flat. His pension hasn’t touched it. Visitors leave clothes, food and blankets. At Christmas, bloody hell, it plies up. He’s not much of a talker: to be honest, he’s not great company. Hasn’t had a bath in 27 years.
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