so, we eventually found out London's Avenue of Fame / Walk of Fame / London celebrity name plate things has been taken away as it was only ever a temporary thing.

there were some good names on the plaques, including Ricky Gervais who i once spotted in the streets of london (see here).

i have to say i'm still not satisfied we've got to the bottom of this one, so i'll go and ask in the church next time i'm passing. if you missed the original story it's here