I WRITE in response to Keith Gregson's article 'All hail the king of cabs' (October 20).

I am amazed that no mention was made of St George's Church in George Street which was built by Joseph Hansom.

St George's Church was opened in 1850 and was the first church to be used as a cathedral after the restoration of the hierarchy.

Designed by Joseph Hansom, famous for the Hansom cab, it was built chiefly to serve the growing immigrant Irish Catholic population of the Walmgate area of York.

Three needlework panels in the church illustrate the history, sacramental life and communal activities of the church and parish.

Rev P Hartnett,

St George's Catholic Church,

George Street,

Walmgate,

York.

Updated: 11:04 Saturday, October 25, 2003