WITH reference to Clifford’s Tower and other historical heritage sights facing cutbacks during winter regarding opening hours, regardless of the financial implications there are similar properties that do not lend themselves to be viewed all the year round (The Press, February 12).
Take, for instance, the geographical features of Clifford’s Tower. Perched on a high mound, with limited access for visitors, especially the aged and infirm, and for most part open to the elements during a hard winter, this makes for uncomfortable viewing for even the most hardy.
We are fortunate in York to have many other attractions less than a stone’s throw away where weather is not an issue. So would it not be possible for the authorities to co-operate during winter opening hours to compensate for any loss of revenue and/or employ temporary staff from those affected?
Kenneth Bowker, Vesper Walk, Huntington, York.
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