Dear Sir
I write on behalf of the South Norwood Tourist Board. We are currently promoting South Norwood as London’s ‘Lakes district’ as we have two fine lakes in our area. It has been brought to our attention that you often refer to ‘The Lakes’ in Cumbria. This terminology is incorect however as you have only one lake – Bassenthwaite. We must therefore ask that you desist in using the term ‘The lakes’ to avoid confusion with our own lakes district which does have more than one lake.
And they’re easier to get at with no mountains blocking the way!
I had to leave south London because of the disgraceful treatment meted out to Thornton Heath ponds – which went from ponds to pond to paddling pool to roundabout. Croydon clearly cannot be trusted with large bodies of water. Visit S Norwood if you want – then come up here for some fresh air.