THE beautiful prize-winning photograph of Burnley's candle-illuminated Straight Mile (LET, August 16) as part of Ralph Marshall's article, was taken by Mr Steve Hootan.

Mr Hootan also did the preparatory work for this, and a third party, Mr Roger Plested, assisted with this project, some 10 years ago.

Mr Marshall's article has stirred public interest and the enthusiasm of the Mid Pennine Association, who are organising concurrent events, in sympathy with the tranquility of candlelight throughout the length of the local canal, supported by local sponsors, suggests an interesting outcome to this person-participating event.

DAVID WILD, Rosehill Road, Burnley.