Faversham Yellow Lines

The proposal to deface the texture of the historic persona of Faversham brings to mind the famous words of The Prince of Wales thirty years ago in connection with the initial proposals to extend the National Gallery.

"What is proposed is like a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend"

Alternative solutions already exist in similar situations by which the same objectives can be achieved whilst simultaneously respecting the heritage of the town

It is the duty of both elected representatives and their officers to fully research these alternatives and to seek the views of the community they represent prior to making a properly informed decision, rather than proceeding with unnecessary haste to carry out an act of vandalim the marks of which will be virtually impossible to remove.

John Thompson
Founder Chairman and Honorary President
The Academy of Urbanism