This is because with a number of others, I volunteered earlier this month to man an exhibition of the Lynn to Hunstanton Railway in the gallery over a two-week period.

This was the first use of the gallery following its recent renovation.

The building is part of Hunstanton's heritage and it is therefore imperative that it should be saved, because we have lost too many imposing Victorian buildings since the 1960s. In fact, I will go so far as to say that renovating the coal office, as it was called when in use, may be a sign that the borough council is at last recognising the value of the town's heritage and we are all hoping that this first step, though small, will mark the beginning of regeneration, which has been promised for so long.

I should add that the exhibition was a huge success, bringing back memories for so many people who worked and travelled on the railway, and bringing together old workmates and friends with some wonderful reminiscences of the glory days of the rail link, which has been sorely missed.

People came from all over the district and further afield, especially to see the exhibition and this was further proof of just how worthwhile the event was.

My hope is that the exhibition will add to the already strong demand to reinstate the line as many are doing for other dismantled lines throughout Norfolk.

When these others are successful, I strongly believe that if the link between Lynn and Hunstanton is not restored then this corner of Norfolk will be cut off to the detriment of the tourist industry, particularly in Hunstanton.

May the gallery go on to staging more successful events.

BRIAN HOLMES
Bernard Crescent
Hunstanton.