16 APRIL 1954, Page 16

SIR,----My wife and I are grateful to you and Mr.

John Betjeman for the article Selling Our Churches.' As members for many years of St. Peter's, Piccadilly, congregation, we are shocked and horrified to learn that an offer of £150,000 by a member of the church has been refused by the Bishop of London and the site sold to a commercial firm. This unimaginative and disgraceful decision will, I fear, do untold harm amongst the faithful. It is simply incredible.—Yours faithfully, 15 Hartswood Road, Shepherds Bush, W.12