21 JANUARY 1989, Page 24

The Fogey bomb

Sir: A few years ago there was invented the neutron bomb which killed people but left buildings intact. Now I hear of a new weapon called the Fogey bomb which destroys all buildings erected after 1820 and kills all known modern architects.

Yours in Georgian splendour,

Trevor Harries

27 Wind Street, Aberdare, Glamorganshire