I RECENTLY called at the centre for local studies in Darlington’s library to view the map work drawn by the late teacher, cricketer and folk musician Bob Hattersley (Echo, May 18).
Being an orienteer I have an interest in maps and do like to view those from years gone by for not only do they contain geographical references, but historical fact and colourful illustrations.
Although those on display must date from 1970 onwards The care, time and passion within them I could only measure akin to the Lindisfarne Gospels.
My brother was lucky enough to attend Hummersknott School, in Darlington, while I was at Branksome, but I’m sure we would have been more knowledgeable to have seen such works within the pages of our text books. First class.
Ian Scott, Darlington.
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