I was going to write to reassure everyone that I thought it highly unlikely that the Saltersgate owners would let the fire go out. As it would seem to be part of the tradition and legions of the area and its main claim to fame. But on second thoughts nothing would surprise me it's sad to say. I remember attending a folk evening at the Saltersgate a few years ago one of the last to be held there as the owners a consortium of Accountants, who owned the Saltersgate, were replacing the manager.

On the brighter side I have often driven past the Saltersgate in the early evening and I have not on looking been able to detect smoke coming from the chimney.

I must apologise to the Tax persons there was no slur to their good name intended. Please allow me to continue working for you fulltime. :-}