Comments on: The Bell Foundry & The Mulberry Tree

By: Di Corry

Di Corry — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 19:12:31 +0000

Both petitions already signed. I am filled with sadness at the thought of yet two more historical and much loved East End landmarks being airbrushed out of existence.
Why on earth was the London Chest Hospital sold in the first place? It was a beacon of good practice for cardiac and respiratory care.
Let us hope Tower Hamlets Council take notice of the vast public opposition to the removal of the beautiful mulberry tree and that the Whitechapel Boutique Hotel plans are overturned.

By: Laura Williamson

Laura Williamson — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:44:12 +0000

The strange, quirky, fascinating and often useful things ( such as the Bell Foundry) which make London London are being destroyed at seemingly an ever faster pace.

When they have their soulless rich persons theme park, where noone who actually does the job of feeding and taking care of the place can possibly afford to live, they may realise what they have done.

So many thanks to the GA and all others who are fighting to stop this destruction

By: Paul Loften

Paul Loften — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:07:43 +0000

Destroying living history in the Mulberry on one hand and brushing aside the crafts which have sustained past generations and give hope to the future on the other is not something that can be ignored. I remember the old Mullbery tree from my days at Parmiters school in the 1960’s that was just across the road from the Chest Hospital. On occassions we would eat our lunch on the bench in the large hospital grounds and I remember walking over to it and thinking what the tree had seen a lot in its long life. Som years later I got to know a doctor who worked there for many years and saved many Londoners lives. Both of these sites have a history of serving Londoners but this history counts for nothing to those whose only interest is quick profit

By: Steve Hanscomb

Steve Hanscomb — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:45:53 +0000

It’s amazing how many developers and councils use photographs of local ‘character’ on the boards surrounding re-developments. In Soho, most of the red light/bohemian district is boarded up, with images of Soho in the sixties. They recognise why the tourists come to the area, for that slightly seedy look where artists mingles with the sex workers. I certainly don’t want women to be exploited, but many good things are steamrollered for quick profit. The character lost forever. Then you go down Tin Pan Alley – the same thing. Murals of various guitar heroes adorn the boarded up music shops, the history being cleaned off of what will soon be mere facades. A new ‘music centre’ is planned – where music was doing just fine. Another historic area that has survived in it’s real; state since the birth of rock ‘n roll ruined. I feel so glad I was about in the 80’s to go in the old cafes and music venues, the old clubs and cheap italian restaurants filled with formica. The new breed of course don’t know any of this, so don’t mourn. For that they are lucky too I guess.

By: christopher long

christopher long — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:29:31 +0000

thanks for keeping the spotlight on what’s happening. i will be at the public consultation on thursday.

By: Murray Batley

Murray Batley — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:55:41 +0000

Well, if the Prince of Wales’ charity cannot swing it for the Bell Foundry, what hope is there for a mere group of locals, albeit a vociferous one? Has anyone made a direct plea to Charles?

By: DIANE J PATMORE

DIANE J PATMORE — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 02:05:22 +0000

I have no wish to halt progress, but hope, fervently hope, that both of these daft ideas are kicked into touch.

In so many places developers ride rough-shod over people’s lives. At least your recent Lord Mayor has been ousted! Please don’t let him be re-elected.