THE PENN-GRAY SOCIETY [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
Sut,—May I beg a few lines of your valuable space to make an appeal on behalf of the Penn-Gray Society, whose object is to save by purchase the land surrounding the ancient Churchyard of Stoke Pops ? With the rapid industrial development of Slough, the demand for suitable housing for those engaged in industry is inevitable, but that these lovely acres (where once the poet Thomas Gray gathered inspiration for his exquisite " Elegy—written in a Country Churchyard ") should be destroyed is unthinkable.
Included in this area is the beautiful old Manor House, once owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, the resting place of Charles I on his way to execution, and later the home of Thomas Penn, son of the founder of Pennsylvania. It is hoped that this may become a museum belonging to the society.
On behalf of the Penn-Gray Society I most earnestly beg a generous response to this appeal.—I am, Sir, &c.,
D. DYOTT DRAYSON, Secretary to the Appeal Committee of the Penn-Gray Society.
201 Great Portland Street, W. 1.
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