Sir, – The demise of the humble briquette brings to mind childhood days when not only did they provide welcome warmth, but beloved playthings. In our pre-Lego home, many impressive structures were created in the hearth, only to be consumed by flames as the need arose. After a while, all that remained would be a few broken corners of the blocks, and a lesson in ephemerality. As Boris Johnson might say, “You cannot have your briquette and burn it!” – Yours, etc,
ANDY JONES,
Mullagh,
Co Cavan.
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Sir, – May it rest in peat. – Yours, etc,
PAUL DELANEY,
Dalkey,
Co Dublin.
Sir; – Sod’s law. – Yours, etc,
MICHAEL KEEGAN,
Mount Merrion,
Co Dublin.