Book of condolence should be in Guildhall for all to see (From Worcester News)

Book of condolence should be in Guildhall for all to see

8:00am Thursday 18th March 2010 in

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SIR – Ten out of 10 to Councillor Alan Amos for proposing the idea of a memorial and book of condolence for all those killed in conflicts since 1945.

However, I give naught out of 10 for the suggested location – County Hall, where the majority of Worcestershire residents will never see it. In the 40-plus years I have lived in Worcester I have only been there once.

There is only one place for this memorial and book of condolence and that is alongside the names of all those that gave their lives in First and Second World Wars – and that is the Guildhall. I believe that there are a significant number of Worcestershire people who are unaware that behind wooden shutters in the Guildhall are embossed the names of all those who gave their lives for this country. These names are kept covered, I only assume to protect them. Perhaps these shutters could be opened when there are events on in the Guildhall?

Steve Peters
Worcester