IWAS concerned to read the total misrepresentation of the new Museum of Bristol currently being developed on the dockside in R L Smith's letter in September 8's Post ("Feedback: An ill-fitting tribute to Bristol's industrial past").

I was equally concerned that you printed a computer-generated picture of the first design for the museum that was rejected by the Liberal Democrat administration two years ago following public protest.

You have been sent – and printed – the correct design pictures, so I do not understand why you have reverted to an impression that will not be built.

Apart from the small central section – which will house the entrance foyer – the 1950s' building will be retained and renovated. The sliding doors that make up the face of the building have not been "sacrificed". They have been taken away for cleaning and repair and will be returned and replaced in due course looking a lot better. The building will therefore not be "predominantly glass", as Mr Smith maintains.

Mr Smith's repeated misrepresentation of the planned museum content and his cynical dismissal of the hard work of museum curators and a host of ordinary interested Bristolians who are advising on the project is rather sad.

I do wish he would actually attempt to gain some facts before dismissing the project in the way that he does. He might want to start by visiting the council's website and reading about what is actually planned. He could also contact the museum service itself and ask for more details, which I know they would be more than pleased to send him.

I am confident that when the building is renovated and the new galleries opened, the people of Bristol will be delighted with a fascinating history of the people, industry, culture and communities that have made this city what it is.

Cllr Simon Cook, Deputy Liberal Democrat Leader and spokespeI WAS concerned to read the total misrepresentation of the new Museum of Bristol currently being developed on the dockside in R L Smith's letter in September 8's

("

: An ill-fitting tribute to Bristol's industrial past").

I was equally concerned that you printed a computer-generated picture of the first design for the museum that was rejected by the Liberal Democrat administration two years ago following public protest.

You have been sent – and printed – the correct design pictures, so I do not understand why you have reverted to an impression that will not be built.

Apart from the small central section – which will house the entrance foyer – the 1950s' building will be retained and renovated. The sliding doors that make up the face of the building have not been "sacrificed". They have been taken away for cleaning and repair and will be returned and replaced in due course looking a lot better. The building will therefore not be "predominantly glass", as Mr Smith maintains.

Mr Smith's repeated misrepresentation of the planned museum content and his cynical dismissal of the hard work of museum curators and a host of ordinary interested Bristolians who are advising on the project is rather sad.

I do wish he would actually attempt to gain some facts before dismissing the project in the way that he does. He might want to start by visiting the council's website and reading about what is actually planned. He could also contact the museum service itself and ask for more details, which I know they would be more than pleased to send him.

I am confident that when the building is renovated and the new galleries opened, the people of Bristol will be delighted with a fascinating history of the people, industry, culture and communities that have made this city what it is.

Cllr Simon Cook, Deputy Liberal Democrat Leader and spokesperson on culture and leisure.

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