Remarks upon the proposed destruction of the tower of the Parish Church of St. John, Hampstead

· 1878

Will you permit me to address to you, and through you to others, some remarks upon the subject of the Restoration of our Parish Church. Such a request needs I think no apology. As a parishioner I cannot be indifferent to such a question. As an architect, whose attention has been directed professionally to the subject for more than two years, I may fairly ask a hearing. Did I need a further excuse the address at the head of this letter would supply it. Living as I do, and, please God, shall do for many years, almost under the shade of the Parish Church, and having it before my eyes continually, I have every opportunity of coming to a clear opinion upon the matter, and every motive to form a …

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