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As many focus on life "beyond oil", it's a stark reminder that it's still the vital fuel for the world economy.

But rather than panic publicly, government sources point to the rising price of oil as another reminder that they are making the right decisions at home - like planning new power stations.

He also said the majority of their residents wanted it down as they felt it was a "daily reminder" and potentially "dangerous".

He went on to argue that the plaque should stand as a reminder of the insurrection and for "the sacrifices that were made."

Now 65 and describing himself as the "last man standing" of his friendship group, he says the quilt is a "reminder of the bravest and most beautiful people" he knew.