With the exception of Mr Bailey's witty response and the perceptive observations from Mr Bradley (Chronicle, February 9), I find the reaction to my letter criticising the Alcester Frieze disappointingly muted.
I was rather expecting something in the order of the response to the recent article by Mr N Curtis. Is it then the case that Alcester is more interested in commerce than its visual appeal to the visiting public?
As to the possible future expenditure of £100,000 on art for the tueries, perhaps I can get my retaliation in first.
Visitors to Alcester come expecting to find a quaint and traditional Warwickshire market town. Surely all the tueries require is resurfacing with traditional pavers or setts.
The addition of cast iron bollards, black iron railings, and street lamps would be all that is required to complete a Victorian alleyway effect. Expanses of expensive "art" are quite simply unnecessary and pointless.
On a lighter note, I am delighted to accept Mr Bailey's order for one complete set of Emperor's New Clothes, my terms are cash or banker's draft for the total cost of £10,500 upon receipt of which I will give a full and complete demonstration in front of the Frieze. The flying pigs will not be required.
Robert Lea
Butter Street
Alcester
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