Excellent way to encourage more tourists

Already we have lost the Railway Club in Terminus Road, which had one of the last ostler's rooms at the rear. Now it would seem that we are going to lose the Marine, too.

I understand that it has been closed since 2008, however, there is nothing to say that it could not be used for something else. With its important ties to the 30 Assault Unit and Ian Fleming, perhaps it could be kept intact and opened as a museum specialising in Littlehampton's connections to the efforts of the Second World War.

The connection to Ian Fleming could also be incorporated and a section displaying James Bond memorabilia would add to its uniqueness. I feel that not only would people who had interests in all things related to the war visit, but it would also draw those people who are James Bond fans, not to mention that it would be a good place for our children.

As Connaught Junior School's year six pupils are currently learning about the Second World War, how interesting would it have been for them to visit somewhere local, with such an important connection.

With all the talk in recent times regarding the state of our town and how we need to draw more tourism to it, I feel that this would be an excellent scheme.

We are not Bognor Regis or Worthing, and nor would we wish to be, but there is a niche for us if we choose to find it, within the tourism trade.

Susan Brophy-LeMay

Clun Road

Littlehampton

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