Waste of money to dig up bones
With reference to the letter by Ralph Green, of Leicester, (Mailbox, September 7) concerning the dig taking place at the moment to find the bones of King Richard III. I entirely agree with his comments.
To dig up a busy and convenient, perfectly good car park just to satisfy historical curiosity is disgraceful. The costs of the whole enterprise, whether successful or not, will be expensive.
I am sure the money could have been put towards a more deserving cause, to help the living. Wherever Kind Richard III lies, let him rest in peace.
Valerie Tedder, Leicester.
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I wonder if the cathedral is really an appropriate location to reinter Richard III? While a grand and ancient church, it is no Westminister or Canterbury, and I would be concerned a tomb grand enough for royalty would rather take over the space available and detract from the building's own history. An alternative might be to consecrate the magazine as a basilica?
It is medieval, imposing, has military connotations worthy of a warrior-king and it is currently under-used. The location is also excellent.
Steve Cooper, Whetstone.
Comments
by Graham_LE8
Thursday, September 20 2012, 6:58PM
“What would also seem apparent from Valeries' phrase "To dig up a busy and convenient, perfectly good car park" is that she may believe it's a public car park that is out of action during this process. As far as I was aware, it's a non-public car park used by the council's social services staff - unless someone can clarify please?...”
by graydjames
Thursday, September 20 2012, 6:21PM
“What is completely obvious is that Valerie Tedder has no interest in or proper understanding of the signifciance of history. If she did, she could not possibly have written such a letter. The word philistine comes to mind.”
by 4_Stroke
Thursday, September 20 2012, 1:12PM
“Nottingham have been trading off the Robin Hood legend for decades and as a result It is have become internationally known, even though the bloke probably never even existed. The real "Nottingham castle" disappeared centuries ago but doesn't stop Nottingham claiming it still has a castle. To have an association with a REAL person, and the last King of England to die in battle has got to be priceless. Time for the City to start cashing in!”
by Nick101
Thursday, September 20 2012, 12:59PM
“What a grey old life Valerie Tedder must lead!
I'll take what is potentially a hugely significant archeological discovery over a "perfectly good car park" any day.”
by karinfall1955
Thursday, September 20 2012, 11:38AM
“Is Valerie serious? Does she realise the potential amount of money this could generate for the City?”
by 4_Stroke
Thursday, September 20 2012, 10:15AM
“Normally I am quite cynical about this sort of thing but it was a big PR exercise for the city and it did get national attention so in the long run I think it did the job of attracting attention to the City for the right reasons. If the remains do prove to be the King (I am still not sure how you could prove it 100%) then they should remain here to boost tourism.”