THIS is not a political letter, nor a history lesson. However, let me refresh your knowledge of Cirencester’s past. Originally it was a small country town until in 1066 the Romans came. They discovered this beautiful little town and renamed it Corinium. They loved it so much they built straight roads in each direction all leading to Cirencester so that people could come and visit and admire.

The in the 15th century along came a man who could only be recorded as being completely mad, his name was Cromwell. He spent his time travelling from place to place destroying everything before him. He did his utmost to destroy Cirencester too, but the people so loved their town they later rebuilt it to its former glory. 

Once again, we have a group of people who must be descendants of Cromwell destroying Cirencester. The roads the Romans built will soon be deserted. No-one is now welcome.

The modern-day Cromwells are determined that if anyone does come they will first have to traverse pot holes in the road, and not be able to find anywhere to park when they arrive. They will discover that all the pavements are booby trapped and the place has now been turned into a maze, so no-one can get from one side of the Market Place to the other except by skirting the whole town.

Because of the parking restrictions the Cromwells want those disabled to stay out of town, by telling the badge holders they can’t park, with fines of £60 each time. 

Those streets that are for pedestrians only are losing trade every day. Soon the shops will be closing down. I am a blue badge holder as I am disabled and unable to walk any distance. Banks are not open before 9.30 and they close early so I cannot get there. 

The Cromwells must be very pleased with themselves at their success. The hospitals are not pleased at all. Everyday someone, or two or three people trip over the pavements and the cost of treating patients with broken bones and hip replacements ought to be accounted for.

One Cromwell even had the nerve to say, “Oh well when people have fallen a few times they will get used to it.” 

I BARTLETT
Cirencester