1927 — Wandsworth Common

"Westminster Gazette — Saturday 22 January 1927 / Compmpalinst from Loxley Road about changes to Children's Hour on the BBC

Philip Boys

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Westminster Gazette — Saturday 22 January 1927

13. B.C. REPLY PHEASANT THAT ON AUNTS COST l00. AND UNCLES. NOTHING DON E IRREVOCABLE." AN APPAL FOR PATIENCE. " Nothing that has been done is irrevocable," is the comment of the current issue of the Radio Times. the B.B.C. journal, on the changes in the Children's Hour. In a lengthy apoltigia the journal states: " Children are notoriously conservative in their instincts and inclined to be suspicious of any change. . . "Our hope is that by introducing some fresh methods and personalities and inviting them to shape the actual oonduct of the Hour at the microphone. we shall effect improvements in the long run. We therefore ask our friends to exercise a little patience and suspend judgment."

AGGRIEVED LISTEN LIM It is admitted that a large number of letters have been received by the 8.8.C.1 from aggrieved and disappointed listeners. A further selection of the many letters received by the Westminster Gazette is appended: Cane, age 11, 1'i:1111mnd-read, Maids Hill, W.: Iquite agree with All that has been raid by members of the Radio Circle. There is none of the friendliness now between the Aunts and Uncles and children. A. Pettit, ag. 61, Chicliez:ter-road, Leytonstone, The alteration of the natural features of the Children's Hour is deplorable. Surely, it Bhould not be in the .hands of the B.B.C. (with their red tape) to decide what form the broadcast shall take. They should accede to the desires of listeners-in.

Ada O. Anderson, Loxley-road, Wandsworth Common. It does seem to be a step in the wrong direction and will, I think, result in the loss of a great power for good over children of all ages.

The OW Ordae. Where is the chorus of voice; so sunny t " Hullo, children! Now isn't this fun! With See Peter, the AuntiesJeff, He:, and Bunny Why, life is a frolic that's only begun." Mow. Good afternoon, children. How do you do t This is London and Daventry calling to you. Mrs. 'Grimm Strafer will sing you a It's dreadfully dreadfully dreary, but not very long. Mr. W. J. will grind out a dirge, Which, somehov>, it seems, has lost its Life Urge. And now we'll read Birthdaysnot very many The Twins have got lostor no ouc has any. Well close the proceedings by being — - polite And wishing you all a wintry goodnight." A Little listener, age 11, Grimsby: The Children's Corner is not half so nice as last year. We have never missed it for months, but now, with the alterations, it is not worth putting on.

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"West Sussex Gazette — Thursday 18 August 1927

One critic says that the LCC is pushing the public off Wandsworth Common, or what is left of it.

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[WHAT DOES THIS REFER TO? MAKING LAND OVER TO GAMES?]

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Fulham Chronicle — Friday 26 August 1927"1927818

Fulham Chronicle — Friday 26 August 1927

Are we going going mad?

Many Fulham people will sympathise with a correspondent who strongly objects to the L.C.C. filching more and more of Wandsworth Common for the playing of games. Such a large portion of Fulham Park has been railed off or reserved for games that the general public begin to feel like trespassers when they enter the Park. We hope the Council will keep a tight hand against the further encroachment of organised games.

We are not so much concerned with Wandsworth Common, although many Fulham people regard that area, with its "seven different kinds of air, " as their own by adoption.

The argument adduced against the L.C.C. railing off more of the common for games is the same ventilated at Fuham. The Council, it is urged, are in the position of trustees for the benefit of the public. As beneficiaries a large number of residents are being sacrificed for the advantage of one Ideas.

How often we have heard this Ibrought forward at Fulham!

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"TREES ETC IN ANGLES OR CORNERS

Chelsea News and General Advertiser — Friday 26 August 1927

WANDSWORTH COMMON.

Policy of the London County Council.

Respecting criticisms of the London County Council with regard to Wandsworth Common, about which Fulham people are always interested. Mr. T. W. Cole, of "Normanhurst," Routh-road. Wandsworth Common, gives the following explanation:

"TREES ETC IN ANGLES OR CORNERS

:which ought to be a great satisfaction to those who own property round the common." !

his is the same as Chelsea News and General Advertiser — Friday 26 August 1927

Fulham Chronicle — Friday 26 August 1927

WANDSWORTH COMMON.

Policy of the London County Council.

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" I do not think the public at all adequately realise what they owe to the County Council in the work they have done on this and other commons, nor do they fully appreciate the. forestry skill, inventiveness, and artistry of the executive officers of the Council, who year by year beautify these commons."

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South Western Star — Friday 2 September 1927

WANDSWORTH COMMON

MORE LETTERS

THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ALLEGED VANDALISM at Wandsworth Common continues to inspire letter writers to send their protests to the Press.

The Council

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South Western Star — Friday 16 September 1927

WANDSWORTH COMMON

Rights of the Public

The County Council's policy with respect to Wandsworth Common is further defended in another letter written to the editor of the "Daily Telegraph" by Mr Y W Cole, Routh-road, Wandsworth Common, writes,:

South Western Star — Friday 16 September 1927

Two rs of VW st. Club, , the red of the 30 to race any test of theta in 'a relay race of five miles mead Wandsworth Common. Start Thursday meet at 8.30 p.m., lop of ('hatbees-reed. Thu two challengers are F. 'weber. Belgrave Barriers st. and C. Foch has to run hi miles to the others' half-mile each. There is a Wigs' section in the club, and the isco will be keenly supported, but the prize for the winner is not mentioned.

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South Western Star — Friday 16 September 1927

WANDSWORTH COMMON

RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC

The county councils policy with respect to Wandsworth Common is further defended in another letter written to the editor of the Daily Telegraph mr TW Cole, Ralph Road, Wandsworth Common, rights:

Sir, would it not help matters if the various criticisms on the London county councils management of Wandsworth Common were brought down to

their real issue, especially as' this is one which affects all London commons? This issue is between the games-playing and the non-games-playing public.

The provision for games necessarily entails temporary enclosures, partial railings, netting, restrictions on dogs, etc. Everybody agrees that games should be played, and the only question is that of preserving equity among the various conflicting tastes — for

On Wandsworth Common the London County Council have provided 18 football pitches, 24 tennis courts, two putting greens, two dry playgrounds for children, one good-sized bowling green, and one green for band and dancing. All your critics apparently think this is too much. (It is the preparation for, and the maintenance of, the grass, etc., which has evoked the present protests, apart from relatively insignificant permanent enclosures.)

Some 500 or of the public can thus enjoy gasses ea, one time, sad N we count in the friends and Mom, who evidently enjoy games. the total is it is not amostaient only that the tendon County Council have in view in thus encouraging games. The health and physique of the next generation is the paramount consideration, and even at the risk of displeasing those who do not wish to exercise the right of playing games, or who have some of their .130 of walking, etc., curtailed in Mall part or at times, the London County Council have given priority to players. Front a national point at view there does not seem to be any question as to the judiciousness of this policy. — " Moreover, in actual fact, the curtailment of the rights of the public is negligible on Wandsworth Common, even with wide and wise provision for players. What your critics really complain of is not that the London County Council restricted the rights of public on the common, but have extended them to auncialr. bowls. Putting, etc. Every member of the public in the.. ' rights ' equally. But one cannot such extension of rights without a corresponding limitation on individual option. It is individual option, not public rights. that is in question. In the present case there is DO doubt that the non-plareta are few and far between and that the London ()minty Council Sr. pleasing the vast (lurt mumticulatel majority, besides adding to the health-wealth of the country.

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South Western Star — Friday 16 September 1927

WANDS lights onWORTH COMMON

Rights of the Public.

The County Council's policy with respect to Wandsworth Common is further defended in another letter written to the editor of the daily Telegraph Leicester TW Cole, Ralph Road, once with common, rights: sir, would it not help matters if the various criticisms on the London county councils management of Wandsworth Common were brought down to the real issue especially as this is, aTiM b e: ' this is one which affects, This issue is between the paessplayisig sod the non-games-playieg- — for neeessatily etilidia! yauses, partial Mt di li t al i bl et pispig, a le= saw 14 he — esly Imam is VW equity -ng tastes. Oa Wandsworth Osmon the London County Canned tlia pearided 18 football i tches or o 4 OM herd courts, two putting gins, l dry playgrounds for children, one red-sised bowling green, and one green for and dancing. All your apparently think this is too MIL (It is the preparation for, and Si t e ll eale illa n a k e ed;If, the preset; protest., rt a few retively insigaidenat eaciassase.) SOO or es of the public Can enjoy gasses ea, one time, sad N we count in the friends and Mom, who evidently enjoy games. the total is it is not amostaient only that the tendon County Council have in view in thus encouraging games. The health and physique of the next generation is the paramount consideration, and even at the risk of displeasing those who do not wish to exercise the right of playing games, or who have some of their .130 of walking, etc., curtailed in Mall part or at times, the London County Council have given priority to players. Front a national point at view there does not seem to be any question as to the judiciousness of this policy. — " Moreover, in actual fact, the curtailment of the rights of the public is negligible on Wandsworth Common, even with wide and wise provision for players. What your critics really complain of is not that the London County Council restricted the rights of public on the common, but have extended them to auncialr. bowls. Putting, etc. Every member of the public in the.. ' rights ' equally. But one cannot such extension of rights without a corresponding limitation on individual option. It is individual option, not public rights. that is in question. In the present case there is DO doubt that the non-plareta are few and far between and that the London ()minty Council Sr. pleasing the vast (lurt mumticulatel majority, besides adding in the health-wealth of the country. I- -1 . i .P4ils. Watts, aid other of the Ilisttaram &keel, as. in considerable numben at Lake-, mem Baths ea Tuesday evening for tka aanual wheel gala. Mr. J. G. 1 1-' L.C.C., me of tie visitors. the eveaing Mr. H. R. Wootton, tie _ master, distributed certificates for 40 yards

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Fulham Chronicle — Friday 16 September 1927

Mr. T. W. Cole is so bent on defending the authorities' treatment of Wimbledon and Wandsworth Commons to the last ditch, so to speak. He means to have the last word, too.

In answer to an idealist who wants Wimbledon Common "Left to wild nature, unfenced, open, free," he writes: "The Conservators have been unremittingly at work here. They plant, drain, enclose, do forestry work, and so on, exactly the same as the LC.C. They have a different problem, that neither Wimbledon Common nor Wandsworth Common would be anything like they are if left to 'wild nature.' The beautiful Queensmere pond at Wimbledon was the work of the Conservators. It is a pity the public do not know or realise how much they owe to the L.C.C. and their staff and to the Wimbledon and Putney Conservators for these beautiful commons. Their discretion and policy can be trusted, guided as it is by expert advice."

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PB: I have not been able to find the original letter from the idealist"1927916