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Robert Carr R
Robert Carr Jul 19, 2007 17:51:03
Replying to Littlestone

Littlestone wrote:
Aye, slumpy, but Lord Avebury is more than just someone with a title, he's as straight as they come. He's also a Buddhist, and his grandfather was a great admirer of Richard Jefferies (the Wiltshire writer and mystic). We could not hope to have a more sensitive and suitable champion for the conservation of Silbury.

One line in his letter to The Guardian says it all - it encompasses both the highest principles of conservation as well as respect for the spiritual dimension of the monument -

Lord Avebury wrote

Placing a foreign object in the monument offends conservation principles, as well as the spiritual beliefs of some people.
Yes and he did have the bright idea of writing to a national newspaper rather than just ranting down a cul-de-sac.

Are Heritage Action going to hook up with Lord Eric over the 'time capsule' campaign? As well as his grandfather's interest in some mystic, he is an active and prominent Lib Dem peer who could open some doors.

S slumpystones
slumpystones Jul 19, 2007 19:18:00
Replying to Robert Carr

Robert Carr wrote:
Yes and he did have the bright idea of writing to a national newspaper rather than just ranting down a cul-de-sac.
You don't think the media didn't receive their fill of emails on the subject from a good few people, surely?

Maybe I should have signed mine Lord Slumpington III. It seems to be what it takes to get noticed, even this eyeliner didn't work.

P Pilgrim
Pilgrim Jul 19, 2007 21:02:25
Replying to Robert Carr

Robert Carr wrote:
Yes and he did have the bright idea of writing to a national newspaper rather than just ranting down a cul-de-sac.
Sad that you see a forum designed for people to come together over a shared love of prehistory as a cul-de-sac, Robert Carr. personally, I see it as a place where people can express themselves knowing they will be listened to. I dare say a lot of us have written letters to papers etc. and not had our letters printed; I know I have. How many have written to "Ask the Experts" and had no hint of a reply? If Lord A has enough clout to stop this immoral attempt at immortality, then good luck to him.

I also like to think that the "common sense" side of EH keep a weather eye open on forums such as this and the Stone Pages etc. If they don't - they bloody well should do; it might be an education for them.

Peace

Pilgrim

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