July 3

Dear Editor

I was delighted to see in the Royal Gazette for June 28th that the bridge across to Crawl Island is being renovated.

I lived in the Naval Hospital between 1947-50 while my father (Jack Tyler) was posted there.

He painted that bridge red and thereafter it was always known as Jack’s bridge.

Following the demolition of our houses it has been the last reminder of that part of my childhood.

I have been taking its picture and sadly watching its deterioration over my many subsequent visits to the islands. I look forward to seeing it restored the next time I come - and I hope it will be painted red!

Sincerely

MAGGIE PAUL

Hinchley Wood

Surrey, England