John Airs (Letters, 19 June) rightly asks why Eleanor Marx has been overlooked recently as a leading early socialist and feminist. It’s a pity he wasn’t in Sydenham, south London, last month, where a splendid play by Lucy Kaufman, directed by her brother Jonathan – The Jewess of Jews Walk – chronicled the life and work of its former resident. It played to packed houses for two weeks.
Nicola Platman
Beckenham, Kent
• If any readers would like to see up to 1,000 Morris Minors together in a field (Letters, 21 June) – all with smiley faces, greased nipples and full of 35mm film canisters (not) – then come along this weekend to the Morris Minor’s 70th anniversary rally at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire. Details on the Morris Minor Owners Club website. Even Martin Rowson will be welcome!
Michael Gold
Twickenham, Middlesex
• Gwyneth Dunwoody was indeed once the longest-serving female MP ever (Letters, 20 June), but that distinction has since passed to Harriet Harman (continuous service) and Margaret Beckett (cumulative service).
Jem Whiteley
Oxford
• Those fans in the picture of Anna Calvi on stage at Heaven (Live reviews, G2, 21 June); in a few years’ time will they be able to buy T-shirts saying “I may be old but at least I saw all the good bands. On my phone screen.”
Mike Hine
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
• Dominic Grieve was always going to wilt under pressure from the chief whip and Theresa May (May wins after rebels back down on ‘meaningful vote’ amendment, 21 June), for a supine anagram of his name is: “Do give in – merci.”
Philip Moshi
Twickenham, Middlesex
• Thank you for printing a racecard for Royal Ascot (21 June). Please keep it up for all televised race meetings.
Martin Brain
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
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