THE closure of the Odeon in York is nothing short of vandalism.

My first wife and I were regular visitors from 1956 (Chris Barber) until her death ten years ago.

My second wife spent her youth and early working life in York and the Odeon was her favourite cinema and theatre. She would have been sad to see it go.

A tradition will soon be no more,
Ending with the close of a door,
Tomorrow is yesterday's scholar,
Memories linger evermore.


Mick Snowden, Amotherby, Malton.