LETTERS TO THE CHAIRMAN

Do you have strong opinions about Cannizaro Park? If so, send us your views and - if you give your permission - we will be happy to publish them on the site to stimulate wider discussions. Write to the Chairman at the address below or email the Editor at tony.matthews@blueyonder.co.uk

Remove those horrendous balustrades

Dear Chairman, 

 

On reading rather belatedly in the Wimbledon Society Newsletter of the proposed restoration of Cannizaro Park if funds can be found, I wonder if this might include the removal of the horrendous brick and concrete structures that were erected I think about 20 years ago in the Kitchen garden and beyond.

 

The balustrades, crudely cast in concrete, are a particular eyesore. Though only in my teens at the time I remember being horrified by this ambitious but tasteless and misplaced project. Around that time the remains of the Edwardian greenhouses were demolished - surely their restoration would have been a better use of funds.

 

I feel their reinstatement and the restoration of the walled, I imagine kitchen, garden would be a great addition, as has been the case at Heligan, and would quite possibly prove the focal point and main attraction. The inspirational and educative potential, historically and horticulturally could also add weight to a Lottery appeal.

 

Perhaps the hotel could make use of the produce and in return help with the finances! Help may also be found from television production companies who could cover such a project with the added benefit of publicity.