Undershaw Uncertainties

Over at the Undershaw Preservation Trust's Facebok page there is some concern that the trust's plans and desires for the home may not fully come to fruition. I am a little confused by the latest post. However, as with all things, one should not count the chickens before they have hatched.

Those of you interested in the outcome of the UPT campaign should stay tuned, participate where you can and keep your prayers going and your fingers crossed. There is significant support for this project from literary circles around the world. But as with cards and Sith Lords, someone always has something up a sleeve... celebrating now may be premature.

I leave the link up in the sidebar for the moment. Until we know for certain the final outcome, it is wise to keep this project in the forefront. Currently the boards are coming off of the windows, revealing the stained glass panels Doyle designed for the house.

Saved!

 

 

 

In what turned out to be a five year mission to explore alternatives to rabid redevelopment, the Undershaw Preservation Trust has successfully raised the funds required to purchase one of the former homes of Arthur Conan Doyle from the developer who purchased it in 2004. After years of languish the home will be restored and dedicated to use as a childrens school.

 

It is a far better use than ones I have suggested and I am excited that this will happen. Surely there will be a campaign to raise funds for the reconstruction costs. As developments unfold I will post updates.

 

Well done, friends, well done indeed.