Hello Mr Cornwell –

hope both you and Judy are well.
Do you find that major historical events from our rich history are getting more and more overlooked and becoming mere footnotes to our past.
It will be the 200th anniversary of Waterloo next year, not forgetting the 600th anniversary of Agincourt, yet any acknowledgement of these momentous events are low key, if indeed they are recognised at all.
It seems that the only way of keeping these stories and events alive are through writers such as yourself, as the Political Correctness killjoys seem to think pride in our nations heritage is something to be frowned upon. How much of our past is now taught in schools? My daughter is now 10, and apart from a few cursory lessons in Roman Britain, she hasn’t been taught anything prior to World War 2 – Even WW1 seems to becoming obsolete. It’s wrong don’t you think? If we don’t understand our past, how can we learn and shape our future?
On the plus side, I hope you will visit the West country again this year. An evening of light hearted frog bashing is always a treat to listen to.
Thank you for the continuing hours of enjoyment your writing brings. I wish you would give up the acting so we can have 2 books a year from you!
Best regards
Andy Green