Historic workhouse that must be saved

Published: 22 October, 2010

• I WAS horrified to read the feature about the proposed demolition of the Strand Union Workhouse (West End Extra Forum, October 8).    

That such a self-evidently important building should even be considered for demolition by Camden Council speaks volumes.    

More distressing is the lack of opposition to demolition from the self-proclaimed Charlotte Street Association. 

This is an association that takes an outraged moral high ground on Christmas lights on a tree last year but takes no such issue with this demolition.   

The Charlotte Street Association mistakenly thinks that it acts on behalf of all residents of the area.   

I believe it should be actively campaigning to pres­erve this vital property, which I think most Fitzrovia residents would prefer remained standing.

TRISTRAM PENNA
Colville Place, W1