see also the location in Ankh Morpork of the same name, which is probably also a reference to Bughouse (washington) square in chicago: Sator Square is also a p

see also the location in Ankh Morpork of the same name, which is probably also a reference to Bughouse (washington) square in chicago: Sator Square is also a place where free speech is allowed, if not encouraged, and is a place for ranters, haranguers, and self-absorbed mumblers to say their piece. This all comes under the heading of street theatre, and no doubt the Patrician has somebody in the crowd to memorise names and faces and take notes, on the off-chance that what is said might actually be important, or lead to consequences. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Square_Park_(Chicago) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Square_Park_(Chicag... https://wiki.lspace.org/mediawiki/Sator_Square https://wiki.lspace.org/mediawiki/Sator_Square