I WISH the Nelson residents well in their campaign to keep the 'Lord Nelson Hotel' name for a pub.

This name reflects some of our heritage which is being eroded all the time.

To cheer them up we had a similar dilemma in Burnley a few years ago in our parish of Habergham Eaves.

'The Bull and Butcher' pub, Manchester Road was in all the region's guide books and maps. Not only a landmark where packhorses used to pass - but a part of our local history.

It was taken over by a new brewery and they changed the name to 'The Slaughtered Lamb'. Why? Goodness knows - a horrible title in anyone's language.

The Burnley people - especially local residents - rejected this name and many, I was one, boycotted the pub.

Along then came foot and mouth which is what the brewery must have realised they'd done - and eventually the name was changed back to 'The Bull and Butcher'.

I hope the 'Nelson' battle is won - as it is a worthy name - renowned all over the world.

KATHLEEN BULOCK, Wilkie Avenue, Burnley.