JH/POL/LOC/16/1 - [Historic buildings - Grey Gables, Thetford]

JH/POL/LOC/16/1

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[Historic buildings - Grey Gables, Thetford]

1970-1972

142 items Mixed

Walker, Peter, 1932-
Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809

South Place Ethical Society
Grey Gables (Thetford)
Thetford Borough Council
United Kingdom. Department of the Environment
Thomas Paine National Historical Association
Thomas Paine Society
Historic buildings

Contains correspondence with chartered surveyors and solicitors, constituents, Thetford Borough Council officials, and Department of the Environment officials, including Peter Walker, the Secretary of State concerning plans to demolish Grey Gables, a listed building reputed to be the birthplace of Thomas Paine, and redevelop the site. Also contains site plans, press-cuttings, and copies of Hansard containing a debate on the matter. Correspondence and representations from The Thomas Paine Society, South Place Ethical Society, and the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, and copies of the owner's application for Listed Building Consent to demolish are also included.