I WAS interested in The Advertiser's account of the proposed Ludlow College glass structure in the medieval courtyard and behind Palmers Hall, which said that "to allay the fears of nearby residents in Lower Raven Lane something will be done".

I expect a few blinds may be installed but any minor additions of that nature will not in any way remove fears.

What is simply not understood by many people is that historical treasures (such as parts of Ludlow still are, despite some disfigurement) are not only interesting and beautiful because of their material structures but also for a very fragile quality which is atmosphere.

To the disquiet of many residents there is now doubt that the proposed building will very seriously damaged the atmosphere of our town.

Talking of residents complaints, I was exceedingly interested in Mr Lloyd's revelation that Ludlow residents complained when St Laurence's Church was built. There must be some fascinating written evidence somewhere, for him to say that!

His last remark "Let us look to the future and not be wedded to the past" arouses less enthusiasm, as a glass building is already very wedded to the past. Think of the work of Richard Buckminster Fuller who was building with aluminium and glass in the 20s!

Come on architects move on! Use creativity and produce plans that incorporate artistic quality, as well as engineering ability and, if you really can't do that, then think of the work of Oscar Niemeyer who was working about 50 years ago in glass, concrete and aluminium. But who was kind enough to put most of it in one city.

He might inspire you to put all the glass buildings you long to erect together in the Eco Park, leaving Ludlow's historic centre unspoilt.

Denise St Oswald,

Broad Street,

Ludlow.