WHEN I read The Press of April 11, I was delighted to see the centre-spread article on Carol Stephenson regarding her column, The Way We Were.

Carol deserves to have this recognition at last. I know that she works hard on compiling the items for her column and has done so for many years. There have been many interesting and sometimes very amusing stories, which I am sure many people have enjoyed reading, and continue to do so.

It is easy to sit in our armchairs and read The Press, yet not always appreciate the hard work and dedication which goes into the writing of such a column. Well done, Carol. Long may you continue to delve into the past.

I would also add that it was good to see that Carol’s name now heads the column. Perhaps the photo of Carol which headed ‘The Way We Were’ on Friday could still be included in the future as well?

Beryl Gibson, Holgate, York