Stratford Stratford
Back in 2006, when we were based in Stratford, we put together some thoughts about the Olympic Masterplan. We made a booklet and even created a website (www.stratfordstratford.co.uk) to cope with the onslaught of interest we were anticipating.
The thrust of the argument was that the Masterplan should be widened to include the existing Stratford, which was chosen for its large site and transport links, but was a deeply imperfect town centre. 'More organ donor than host borough' I think was the quote.
There is no doubt that the Olympics was an unmitigated success, but also true that Stratford Stratford still has someway to go in it's development.
Anyway, we circulated our booklet to everyone involved and received a handful of polite responses. Most memorable was the one we received from Prince Charles' office;
'I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your recent letter to The Prince of Wales. It was kind of you to take the trouble to write as you did.
Yours sincerely,'
Still makes me laugh now.
