Peter Collins remembered

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Sir,

Legends by Nigel Roebuck in the November issue captured the spirit of racing during the ’50s, and of Peter Collins the man.

I live a mile or so from the village of Shatterford where Peter lived, and can well remember the day he died, and the shock to the local community.

I attend his grave on 3 August each year and each time there is a small bunch of flowers on the grave. It is nice to think he is still remembered over 40 years on. Inside Stone Church there is a framed photograph of him in a racing Ferrari, and also a memorial window. Upon seeing these a lump still comes to my throat.

Thank you for featuring a true gentleman.

I AM, YOURS ETC,

Patrick Collins, Alveley, Gloucestershire