I did not think any more damage could be inflicted on Purley – but I could be wrong.

When Tesco arrived covering almost all our shopping needs, this in turn has caused a parade of charity shops, and the Post Office sell-off has meant the post office is now at the back of a newsagent’s shop.

Purley once had character, but I hear we could be having a 16- storey skyscraper at Purley Cross (Soaring tower could be only option for church, March 11). Nowthat does make me cross.

A HARDY

Purley