tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4397235530535649483..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Books, another Eastbourne fire and an update …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90202225881882301362020-05-18T11:28:57.290+01:002020-05-18T11:28:57.290+01:00@ Debdatta – it’s very sad the way people can beha...@ Debdatta – it’s very sad the way people can behave … with no respect for other people’s property or things of value … <br /><br />@ Sandra – yes it was a shop with rare books; there were taxes raised for the authorities of the locality even millennia ago … and yes I was surprised to see how we’d been recording our ideas.<br /><br />@ Suzanne – I haven’t found out how much can be recovered. I found the history of books fascinating to realise. Thanks … lots to read too … <br /><br />@ Victoria – I know this bookstore was packed with books of various types … valuable and novels … great choices for us too. The British library post was a lovely read.<br /><br />Delighted you enjoyed the post – thanks so much … the articles are different – that much I know … <br /><br />@ Jan – good to see you here … thanks – yes any bookshop is good … but I hope it’s recoverable – not easy and unknown at the moment with lockdown.<br /><br />@ Susan – such a stupid thing to do … and yes it was a much loved treasure. The building looks to be ok – but difficult to tell … as the fire was at the side and how far did it penetrate … we’ll find out.<br /><br />Delighted you enjoyed the post … thanks so much for the ‘informative columnist’ description … <br /><br />@ Janice – vandalism is so unnecessary – shows the degree of lack of self-worth; I hope the shop will be able to sort things out – at least friends were in there helping – but not at all sure about the future … <br /><br />@ Deniz – I know … such a dreadful thing to have happened … especially as it was/is highly respected for their knowledge and the books available. The ancient libraries have really suffered in early centuries … <br /><br />Thanks for your comments and the interest in the post – lovely seeing … cheers Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28014285958249772362020-05-18T07:36:11.403+01:002020-05-18T07:36:11.403+01:00Oh no! The poor bookshop! I just can't imagine...Oh no! The poor bookshop! I just can't imagine, all those books... Goodness, I still get upset when I remember the library of Alexandria!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57238192533908467232020-05-16T13:35:38.459+01:002020-05-16T13:35:38.459+01:00Vandalism always causes heartache. I hope the owne...Vandalism always causes heartache. I hope the owners can recoup their losses, though some of the books will undoubtedly be irreplaceable. jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69534295386516818892020-05-15T15:20:18.137+01:002020-05-15T15:20:18.137+01:00How horrible! That bookstore looks like it was a r...How horrible! That bookstore looks like it was a real treasure, and it's dreadful that anyone would try to destroy it. So many lost books, but at least the building is still standing. I hope they're able to bring it back to life. <br /><br />Yet another interesting post, dear Hilary. Thanks for being such an informative columnist. :)<br /><br />Take care, and have a super weekend. Cheers!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81416073673742334372020-05-14T21:12:36.698+01:002020-05-14T21:12:36.698+01:00I do enjoy any visit to a book shop be they new or...I do enjoy any visit to a book shop be they new or second hand, so was saddened to read about this fire.<br />I feel sorry for the owner and all those who used to frequent the shop … a sad loss.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49342173014366225192020-05-14T16:48:23.034+01:002020-05-14T16:48:23.034+01:00It amazes me, the numerous ways we've used thr...It amazes me, the numerous ways we've used through the centuries to get our thoughts down.<br />YOU stay safe. Stay healthy.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68614120081351994722020-05-13T00:02:28.765+01:002020-05-13T00:02:28.765+01:00Wow. They taxed fishing over two thousand years ag...Wow. They taxed fishing over two thousand years ago? Who'd a thought.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74701867595061027232020-05-11T21:50:19.116+01:002020-05-11T21:50:19.116+01:00I love small bookstores and love, love, libraries....I love small bookstores and love, love, libraries. How exciting that you've come upon these fascinating types of books down through the ages. Truly inspiring. I am so very sad that your small bookstore was burned. Such a crying shame. <br /><br />Hilary, your blog posts always make my day. Thank you so much for sharing what you are learning, what you are visiting, and what’s on your mind. Be safe, my dear!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81413161476337315272020-05-11T20:31:31.891+01:002020-05-11T20:31:31.891+01:00What a terrible thing to happen at the book shop, ...What a terrible thing to happen at the book shop, Hilary.<br />Reading your history of books in their various forms was most interesting. I'm glad you have plenty to keep you busy in these strange times. Best wishes, Suzanne.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71980096239627593062020-05-11T18:01:44.655+01:002020-05-11T18:01:44.655+01:00I bet one could have found some buried treasure in...I bet one could have found some buried treasure in the book world in that shop.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13913595547231019392020-05-10T15:52:20.116+01:002020-05-10T15:52:20.116+01:00Oh no! why are people so destructive? This breaks ...Oh no! why are people so destructive? This breaks my heart.Debdatta Dasgupta https://www.blogger.com/profile/12575979550597861075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62944061513212455222020-05-10T09:03:08.949+01:002020-05-10T09:03:08.949+01:00@ Diane – who knows what pleasure they can get fro...@ Diane – who knows what pleasure they can get from their actions … whether they were on drugs, homeless … and were probably without a loving family while growing up. Just sad and I do hope it’ll re-open and be available for us browse and search in.<br /><br />@ Michael – our second-hand bookstore I hope is not decimated and will open again. I don’t know how you help people who are destined along that sort of self-destruction journey. Very very sad.<br /><br />All well here – as you have been changing your world – it sounds like things are settling down for you – which is good to know in times like these.<br /><br />@ Jess – lots of treasure in the bookshop and I too hope their antiquarian books will be found in ‘good shape’. I’ll only find out later on …<br /><br />@ Anabel – I know – I suppose the books outside were too tempting for arsonists … a brief moment of ecstasy for them – before the horror set in – but they were long gone. However the bookshop has to sort things out … <br /><br />@ Sandra – I know … I just feel for the owners and people who love books who either work there, or are happy customers … <br /><br />Thanks so much to you all for visiting – I’ll keep you updated as to how the recovery goes – stay safe - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84502059556631590592020-05-10T02:30:44.128+01:002020-05-10T02:30:44.128+01:00Set fire to a second-hand bookshop? That's ho...Set fire to a second-hand bookshop? That's horrible.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69786547622651257082020-05-09T23:11:05.439+01:002020-05-09T23:11:05.439+01:00Vandalism of a bookshop is tantamount to sacrilege...Vandalism of a bookshop is tantamount to sacrilege!Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18427777794142768732020-05-09T22:23:15.981+01:002020-05-09T22:23:15.981+01:00Oh- that is so sad about the bookstore. It looks l...Oh- that is so sad about the bookstore. It looks like a lovely shop to find some treasures to sink into. I hope not too much was damaged in the fire and that the cleanup isn't as bad as I imagine it to be! <br /><br />Stay safe!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76319579048291574172020-05-09T15:57:34.078+01:002020-05-09T15:57:34.078+01:00Hi Hilary,
SOOOO sad to hear about your local boo...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />SOOOO sad to hear about your local bookstore. How horrifying. What is the deal with these people? Are they so unhappy that they have to resort to violent acts? Such a shame.<br /><br />Glad to hear you are well... I am so thankful that I see all of my blogger friends staying safe at home and surviving this pandemic so far. The world has changed and therefore we must change with it. And we will. Our lives have been altered, but we must "Rise from the ashes!"<br /><br />Stay safe.... and thanks for your usually wonderful informative posts!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46294510188283184522020-05-09T13:16:08.203+01:002020-05-09T13:16:08.203+01:00I cannot believe that even vandals would burn down...I cannot believe that even vandals would burn down a book store, I am more than surprised and disgusted. What sort of people would be brought up to do this? Maybe on drugs? <br />The only shop the whole world where I can lose myself for hours on end is a book shop, so sad. <br />Take care and stay safe, DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29078438848554545852020-05-09T08:18:53.122+01:002020-05-09T08:18:53.122+01:00@ David – I can’t understand vandalism of any sort...@ David – I can’t understand vandalism of any sort … but thankfully it was spotted before total destruction had set in. Yes I think you’re right John showed us some whipping posts around his Cambridgeshire neighbourhood – I’m sure we could install one here! If the whipping is of such high class – then my phone and I will be there to snap a pic or two … <br /><br />@ Pradeep – it is … so unnecessary – just thoughtlessness and lack of consideration or understanding. Glad you enjoyed the British Library’s post about the evolution of ‘the book’ … <br /><br />@ Joanne – I know just desperate to read about the fire – but I was glad they’re working on clearing it up … and hope it re-opens once we’re released to shop til we drop again. Lots waiting to be found in the realm of bran tub posts … <br /><br />@ Elsie – not sure how much release we’ll be getting – still better being safe than Covid. The couple who run the shop – met while being involved with another bookshop … and decided to set up together: it is definitely run by people who love books … and not for the money, I’m pleased to say.<br /><br />@ Diane – I was horrified to hear of the fire … and I’m not sure which genre of books would have been by the window that burst in the heat, and were most destroyed.<br /><br />@ Jo – just unnecessary destruction is appalling; while wanton destruction horrifies me – as vendettas have been raged by terrorist organisations … psychologically piercing those lovers of history … books, buildings, ancient memorials.<br /><br />@ Keith – it took my brother who lives further west to tell me about the fire! I hadn’t noticed or seen news about it. I agree neighbourhoods seem far away … Eastbourne is contained.<br /><br />@ Mason – it looks like quite a few of the books are still there – but is there water damage – that’s what I don’t know … I’ll find out anon.<br /><br />@ Donna – who understands people with no respect of others’ property – not you or me … <br /><br />@ Debby – it was a shock to find out about the fire that’s for sure … <br /><br />@ Janie – yes vandalism is just pure destruction for no reason – while a fire can be so dangerous … <br /><br />@ Denise – I was certainly looking forward to spending more time in it this summer; the owners seem pragmatic after the fire … what their future is –depends on the overall damage … smoke, ash, water etc … so time will tell. Thanks re the history of books … amazing how they’ve evolved to where we are today … <br /><br />@ Jo-Anne – glad you’re still ‘reading’ books – audio books are another great addition to our lives.<br /><br />@ Donna – yes … it is ‘quite a history’ isn’t – we so often forget where ‘things’ we take for granted started out in life and how they’ve evolved. Other mediums are already in the Library – just that this was an article in 7 objects … those I set out … the links give us further details … <br /><br />I ‘have’ to read a book … but then I’m not travelling around anymore – or I’d be listening to them too … <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting and commenting … stay safe in these times … all the best - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45331343620085275432020-05-09T06:53:15.802+01:002020-05-09T06:53:15.802+01:00Wow, thats quite a history. Fascinating to see how...Wow, thats quite a history. Fascinating to see how far "writing" has progressed. I wonder if computer Notebooks and Tablets will one day land in the library as book mediums.<br /><br />Sad about the books store. I still love paper books.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38497157505935653292020-05-09T05:27:50.343+01:002020-05-09T05:27:50.343+01:00Books and stories are so important, I love reading...Books and stories are so important, I love reading although now days I listen to audiobooksJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83907906048039766072020-05-09T05:07:33.636+01:002020-05-09T05:07:33.636+01:00What a horrid act of vandalism. Denied your bookst...What a horrid act of vandalism. Denied your bookstore just when you needed it. I do hope some tomes are rescued and the ownere aren't so disgruntled they don't open again. Love the history of books...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34580222006593716432020-05-09T02:41:43.016+01:002020-05-09T02:41:43.016+01:00A bookstore on fire is a tragedy.
Love,
JanieA bookstore on fire is a tragedy.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20700714152787510242020-05-09T00:49:31.408+01:002020-05-09T00:49:31.408+01:00Terrible news Hilary. A sad loss indeed. :(Terrible news Hilary. A sad loss indeed. :(D.G. Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292901895982357952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21599712567432686592020-05-09T00:25:47.079+01:002020-05-09T00:25:47.079+01:00This is so sad to hear.
WHy or why would someone d...This is so sad to hear.<br />WHy or why would someone do this?retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68352386896975176262020-05-08T18:42:48.620+01:002020-05-08T18:42:48.620+01:00So sorry to hear about the book store. Hopefully t...So sorry to hear about the book store. Hopefully they will be able to save a good bit. Take care and be safe.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com