Chas & Dave

There were as Cockney as Pie and Mash and Jellied Eels.

Famously they headlined at the Bermondsey Carnival in 2014.

Yesterday we heard the sad news that Chas Hodges, one half of the famous duo, has died at the age of 74.

Sir Simon Hughes tweeted: 'Very sad to learn of the death of Chas. Chas and Dave were a great London double act. Privileged to meet them. Their performances at the Bermondsey Carnival will never be forgotten.'

Later he continued: 'Brilliant entertainers. Great and popular Londoners. And gave pleasure to millions.'

The Guardian said the duo 'gave voice to working class London.'

I like that thought and I think it sums up why I liked Chas and Dave so much.

They were London's best.

Here they are at the Bermondsey Carnival in 2014: