Many thanks to Twainites in the United States who have consistently tried to help save this building.Our local authority,Brent Council,have shown no interest in actively working to plan for a rebuild - even though it is also the former home of Prime Minister ,William Gladstone,and as Twain wrote 'within a biscuit throw of London !'Still after 20 years of watchful campaigning and community support the House is still standing in an oasis of 96 green acres of Gladstoen Park in this highly urban area. It would be great if anyone could E mail messages of support to Brent Counc il asking them to work with local organisations such as Gladstone Park and Dollis Hill House Project and the Dollis Hill House Trust as well as the statutory national guardian, English Heritage.E mail Victoria.McDonagh@bren t.gov.uk - Victoria is the Planning Officer dealing with the demolition applicaton regards Graham Durham Chair Gladstone Park and Dollis Hill House Project 89 Gladstone Park Gardens London NW2 6JY