AS a descendent of a family that once claimed ownership of Clifford's Tower - my relatives in England (family name Waud) told me this - I am appalled to see such inappropriate development planned near one of York's greatest landmarks.
Castles and fortresses may be a dime a dozen in England but they certainly aren't here in the United States.
I know that England prides itself on painstaking restoration and preservation of ancient historic treasures, and am surprised to see that such a careless plan would pass muster with not only the townspeople of York, but also English Heritage.
Preserving landmarks is about more than bricks and mortar, it's about preserving an experience for generations to come. As Britain enjoys an economy that is supplemented by tourism, it might make sense to preserve Clifford's Tower's authentic setting by down-scaling the proposed mall or relocating it altogether.
Kirsten Brinker,
West 119th Street,
New York, USA.
Updated: 11:13 Thursday, July 25, 2002
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