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From: "Christina Fletcher" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [THE-WORKS] The Market


> I quite like this, Gerald but it raises a few question marks in my mind
> because it's reminds me so much of similar projects (holocaust memorials
in
> particular) where it's the sheer number of names that makes the
reader/observer think
> about the enormity of the catastrophe.  So one question is whether an
artist,
> poet can use a technique that's been used so often before and still make
an
> original, moving statement?

Now I'm not aware of the precedents you quote, but of course as they say in
a different context, ignorance is no defence.
I wasn't actually aware just how long the list was until I printed the poem
out.

your comments are much appreciated.

yours
Gerald



The next question is whether this is the best way
> to get your message across?  I'm going to confess to something dreadful
here:
> by the time I'd got to  'David Conn  Traditional butcher' I began to
wonder
> whether the incendiarist was an vegan.  I think you're making what's
essentially
> a visual statement here.  I'm not trying to say that it doesn't have any
> emotional clout because it does but I tired of reading the list and
scrolled down
> to the end and then flicked back to the names that fired my imagination.
> Perhaps I'm too flip for this kind of poem but I remember how moved I was
by a
> memorial in Warsaw that's simply a carved list of names without any
comment.
> bw
> christina
>
> > THE MARKET
> >
> > only the shell
> > of the building
> > remains
> > the most-loved market for miles around
> > reduced to ashes
> > a hundred traders
> > now with nothing
> > Total Games
> > Wendy &Mandys Cafe
> > Dels Suits
> > Traditional Sausage Co.
> > Scottish Meats
> > Seaking Fisheries
> > W Briggs Butchers
> > Alf Pearson  Family butcher
> > David Conn  Traditional butcher
> > Rothwells  Furniture
> > Market Newsagent
> > A &B Sportswear
> > Bennetts  Fancy goods
> > Eileen's Egg Nest
> > The Phone Corner
> > C D S Textiles
> > Phil's Antiquarian Books
> > Bailey's Hardware
> > Hats &Things
> > Rudies Snack Bar
> > Cherubs  Specialist Christening wear
> > Victoria's Lingerie
> > Stall On The Wall   Ladies &Gents Outdoor Wear
> > Grahame &Gordon  Haberdashery
> > Celebrations  Cards &Novelties
> > Pick Of The Crop
> > Alwyn's  Underwear Stall
> > Goody Two Shoes
> > B &G Fashions
> > Chris's Vac &Washer Service
> > M.C.S Uniforms
> > The Toffee Box
> > The Music Corner
> > Curtain Corner
> > The Traditional Food Stall
> > Pick Of The Crop
> > Junior's Childrens wear
> > S.Williams &Sons  Cafe
> > Elaine's Jewellers
> > The Off License
> > Body Bitz
> > Shades DIY
> > Walker's Greengrocers
> > Hussein's Sportswear
> > Brooks  Hosiery &Swimwear
> > S Williams &Son  Home Cooked Meats
> > Cards Galore
> > J.R Fashions
> > Mobile Revolution
> > Linda's  Cosmetics &Perfume
> > Bradbury's  Gloves, Scarves, Handbags &Umbrellas
> > Renwick's  Bakery &Handcarved Meats
> > A &Y Brierley  Footwear
> > Naeem's  Ladies Fashion
> > Longdens Toys
> > Brian's Quality Furnishings
> > Brooks Underwear
> > Gifts For All Occasions
> > Phones 4 Us
> > A+A Videos
> > Cafe Nadin
> > J &L Bargains
> > The Sports Box
> > Spec Tackle
> > Paws and Claws
> > Camina Bags
> > Ashton Hall Carpets
> > Craven's  Shoe Repairs
> > Morgan's China
> > The Bedding Box
> > Bailey Health Products
> > Joe &Sons Jeweller &Watch Repairs
> > Bailey's  Hardware &Electrical
> > Bobby Fashions
> > Barry Gleave  Biscuits, Sweets &Cakes
> > Cassons shoes
> > Redmonds Butcher &Delicatessen
> > B O'Donoghue  Butcher
> > G. Fish   Specialist Cooked Meats &pies
> > J. McClean  Biscuits &Cakes
> > Here's Health  Herbal Remedies
> > Hallworth's Cheese &Dairy Produce
> > K McDermott Danish Bacon Specialists
> > The Pantry
> > Chicken Barbecue
> > The Hen House
> > Shopmobility Wheelchairs &Scooters
> > none of it left
> > no sprinklers
> > no insurance
> > no recompense
> > no one died
> > so only rates
> > a brief mention
> > on the local
> > not national news
> >
> > Gerald England
> > Tameside, Greater Manchester
> >
> > see
> > http://www.tameside.gov.uk/tmbc1/firemarkethall.html
> > for more details
>
>