From Mr V. S. Bianchi

Mr Bondin’s second misinformed letter not lacking in its arrogant style (TMIS, 14 October) tends to make me conclude that my property in St Ursula Street, well positioned opposite his house, has become some sort of fixation.

It is regretted that such crisis may have adversely affected his humour and long term may be detrimental to his good health.

Unfortunately, his fascination has also driven him to seek and base erroneous conclusions on second hand information presumably by person or persons who were welcomed on the premises.

I do not consider it necessary in such circumstances to reply in detail to what he writes, I will simply ask, since I am myself intrigued, where was he when three ceilings of this same property collapsed and how many letters did he or anyone else then write to the newspapers? I know of none but perhaps he would be good enough to enlighten me, as such information would serve to complete my records.

It should be a satisfaction to all, and particularly to those like Mr Bondin who feel so very deeply about our heritage, that restorers like myself have the courage and dare take up the challenge to save properties of historic values, which otherwise would have been destined only for complete deterioration and final destruction.

I wish him well.

Vivian S. Bianchi