IN 1909, the Harrison Gymnasium in Blackburn was completed and it was presented to the people of Blackburn by the man who commissioned it, Mr Henry Harrison.

The gymnasium was used to improve the fitness of local boys and to educate girls in the domestic sciences.

Now, as then, it is still used for education, although now it is predominately used for the education of adults, especially those who, like myself, are hoping to go on to university in an effort to improve their employability.

The buildings also have a very homely atmosphere, compared to the hectic atmosphere of the main campus, which can be overwhelming to those who have been out of the education system for some time.

The building itself, although in need of some repair, is one of the few buildings left in Blackburn that reminds people of its proud history.

With this in mind I find it hard to digest the college's decision to sell it, as if it was part of an unwanted legacy.

One of the reasons for its decision to sell is that of cost. In my opinion the Harrison Centre has a history that no one can put a price on.

ANDREW HENDERSON, Fielding Crescent, Blackburn.