I FOUND Chris Titley's article on Queen Victoria very interesting (January 22). I disagree with his comment about the West Bank Park statue: "There she stands today, largely forgotten except for the birds who use the Empress of India as a handy perch".

My granddaughter who's nearly five years is fascinated about her and I am trying to find a nice photo of the Queen with her family.

When we go to the park we have to go and see the statue.

P M Clarkson,

Springfield Court,

Holgate Road, York.

Updated: 11:04 Monday, January 29, 2001