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October 03, 2025

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Dear Alicia Kearns MP,

Copy to: UNESCO, WORLD MONUMENT FUND, EUROPA NOSTRA, SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM (EDU), METROPOLITAN MUSEUM (EDU),

Our system is deeply flawed and it is systemic, requiring urgent attention. To simplify, "it is the equivalent of being in the Midlands, which we are. You pay a taxi to take you to Easter Head ("our most northerly point"), and you end up at Lizard Point, Cornwall (our most southerly point). All the money has gone. Yet, we were never on the right track to begin with. Given the magnitude of what is to come, we firmly believe that the information must be made public. As you read, please keep in mind that at Ellys Manor House (EMH), we underwent a planning investigation, which we were dissatisfied with. Thus, we then had an Ombudsman investigation, in which we remained dissatisfied. We then took the matter to the Advocates. They had our papers for over a year. After which, they then informed us that they could not assist us. As we pursued the matter, it now appears that Nathan & Agnes Welham had no planning permission for the work they were undertaking at the barns at Great Ponton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. After nine years of "utter hell" – persecution, which has impacted my health enormously. I have all the evidence, which I collected over the period, stored with a solicitor for safekeeping.

During those nine years of hell, Nathan and Agnes Welham (at the adjacent barns) sent the police to my door, accusing me of hiding in the bushes of my garden to take photos of their four-year-old boy ("to conceive of such a grotesque and wicked act, one's mind has to be in a putrid existence"). It was on the appointed day, when my solicitor and I arrived at Grantham police station, that the police informed my solicitor of the accusations made by Nathan and Agnes Welham, which my solicitor later told me. I underwent a rigorous, extensive, and gruelling interview with PC Mark Barr (tape recorder running), with my solicitor in attendance. After the event, we were told that I would know my fate in six weeks. There were times in those six weeks ("I can only describe as being in a sort of drunken stupor, waiting to learn my fate – to find out if my life is to be ruined – destroyed! Trying to save heritage and education for humankind, and of course, my home. ("One can only assume that Nathan and Agnes will do whatever it takes to achieve their goal, even if it means me being in leg irons and being carted off to prison. Which must be why Agnes (a petite thing) keeps her French Mastiff close by her side. "What warrants such privilege to be given to two individuals? Does the United Kingdom Government operate a tiered system, and if so, what constitutes it? For us at EMH (Me), the six weeks waiting to know my fate were like having the sword of Damocles over me. All I can say is, "thank God, good sense prevailed".

There are times in life when things become so utterly ridiculous that the ancestors cry out,

"Sopdet, the Egyptian goddess of Sirius and the fertility of the Nile, is depicted with a star on her head".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyeIapHiO8U

Sopdet

"Cometh the hour, cometh the man"—"the art of recognition", without it, "we deteriorate into a human narrative of nonsense". Our lives are interwoven - interconnected ("whichever you prefer"). Biblical numerology is considered by some but ignored by others. However, "sometime soon", I will share with you all the story of the Dogon people of West Africa,

Dogon tribe Sirius A & B, Ellys Manor House, Triskelion on Church tower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G14JytxG8I The Hidden Secrets of Ancient Egypt.

and a similar tale from the Peruvian and Bolivian people near Lake Titicaca. However, for now, let's continue: -

It appears that what we have all come to know as Western Civilisation (Christendom), and way before, back to Egypt, is no more than a conflation of many past narratives, which has now left us with a human narrative of nonsense. How on earth can all this be explained? The history of Europe—a history created by Europeans. Yet, some of our most eminent European scholars can seem quite baffled by it all.

Please keep in mind that we are dealing with humanities subjects and Architectural language. All this leads us to ask, "How can so much money be extracted from students attending (and not that it should matter) not polytechnics, but some of the finest universities on the planet, such as Oxbridge, Harvard, Yale, with faculties of the calibre mentioned above, for subjects of the same calibre?") If the scholars of a people, administering these programmes, are so lacking in knowledge? Then there is a problem.

Up at the Anthony Ellys Manor House (EMH), we are more than meets the eye, "more than can be seen". Thus, "The Art of Recognition". We ("the public") need to know from those in charge how our historic buildings and monuments are validated for their significance: -

If it were purely a matter of size, that would be problematic. The Holy Cross Church and the adjacent EMH ("both modest in size"), however, I know of no other two buildings within our shores that so fully encapsulate, not only the history of England, but that of Europe and beyond. Indulge us for a moment, as we explore how pure fabrication, which has never been addressed, has evolved into fairy tale(s). Here is an example of where clarity comes in. We clearly know that the eye within the triangle is a sham, which also leads us to the one on the back of the American dollar note. With no disrespect to our American friends, it would be helpful if there were continuity in our historic narrative, with their proper perspective. European history does not originate in America. It originates from Europe. Therefore, when we have buildings such as the Holy Cross Church with the adjacent EMH at Great Ponton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, regardless of their size, if they clearly predate a fairytale, should they not warrant serious research?

Education

Ellys Manor Ho. Smithsonian USA. The Met Cloisters USA

Hats off to our American friends, who do some amazing work. However, as mentioned above, Europe's history originates from the continent of Europe. EMH is authentic; thus, the Holy Cross Church and EMH together, even devoid of artefacts, can still trace a history back to the celestial sphere, stars, and Cosmos. This is about recognition and knowledge, not about bombast and bling.

Tourelle (small tower). Unfinished Pyramid. The Eye of Providence

EMH late fifteenth, early sixteenth century. Pontormo's 1525 Supper at Emmaus.

RENAISSANCE

Is what we have all come to know as Western Civilisation, and back to Egypt, all a sham?

"As an aside, but pertinent to established thinking".

Up at Ellys Manor House (EMH), "where culture lives". We are curious to think about what Fibonacci would have made of these two images and how they rate in relation to his golden ratio.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1552840879434058

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyFp5joAd7s

Thus, it is now unravelling rather like the ball of yarn given to Theseus by Ariadne when he arrives at Knossos Palace to slay the Minotaur.

Oh Really! Sadly, "for over half a millennium, we have been haemorrhaging money from the public purse like the Mystic Lamb, and not only are we not on the right track, we never have been," so when we (the public) get pontification in a manner that seems so sophisticatedly disgorged to us. It all sounds like babble. Only, there is more sense in a babbling brook. So we humbly ask to be excused.

Ghent Altarpiece, Mystic Lamb.

"Agnus Dei"

One can only assume that the cornerstone spoken of ("ha ha!") will come from the stone quarry at Great Ponton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, just as the stone for the statue of Mary, up at Lincoln Cathedral.

William Blake The Lamb

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lamb_(poem)

When even the scholars of a people can no longer recognise their own history and culture, we are all left with an orgy of ignorance, which results in what follows: -

Great Ponton should be designated as a conservation area and used for educational purposes. Instead, in an orgy of ignorance, it has been destroyed – blighted! A stone quarry ("growing in size, and causing real structural damage to heritage"), a massive chicken farm, and Nathan and Agnes' biomass factory and their builders' yard ("which, by the way, they now have on the market"). "Bank accounts need to be checked, there are also more Planning issues at Ponton to be addressed". How can it be justified that for more than half a millennium, Historic England, eminent scholars, scholars, and heritage professionals could not ("and still cannot") recognise the significance of the Holy Cross Church and the adjacent EMH at Great Ponton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom? All the elements that should be used for education are being destroyed by the army of personnel paid to know and enhance them, thus benefiting the nation's education and humanity. Yet, at the same time, massive sums of money are being extracted from students to acquire degrees from some of the finest universities on the planet. Yet, even after obtaining those degrees, they will remain oblivious to the significance of the Holy Cross Church and the adjacent EMH.

"When even scholars cannot recognise the heritage and cultural assets, we have a problem".

"But can it ever be seen with the wool over our eyes?"

We pray, indulge us yet again for a moment as we present just a few examples from the thousands we have: -

EMH served as a Rectory from 1921 to 1984, when my late partner, Violet Hamilton, and I, CM Taylor (Clive), purchased it from the Church Commissioners.

The EMH wall paintings were discovered sometime in the 1930s, when eminent scholars likened them to an English interpretation of French verdure tapestries, waxing lyrically about their national significance at their convenience—even though they were not, in fact, verdure tapestries.

One can only assume a lack of knowledge of the narrative surrounding the acanthus leaf, which is tantamount to a medical doctor being unable to differentiate between a beauty mark and melanoma.

Beauty mark & Melanoma

Over time, we aimed to create an internationally renowned culture centre. Thus, we gave the paintings our full attention and found that they are actually a mix of Greek mythology and early Christian symbols.
Over many years, notable architects have carried out architectural work on the property, some of whom are mentioned in various editions of Pevsner's Buildings of England series. However, none seem to have been able to read the architectural language of the two buildings (the Church and the House). For example, there was once a Turret (or "Toutrell," a small tower) on the building, which would have required intricate work to remove it. Yet, just below is the window symbolising the unfinished pyramid, with the inverted pentagram, which went unnoticed (or if seen, they were utterly oblivious to its symbolism or significance.
Stephen A. Schwarzman, the American billionaire, has generously donated the largest sum of money in modern times to the University of Oxford to establish the Stephen A. Schwarzman College for the Humanities. I am still at a loss to understand how so much money can be squandered, and scholars are still utterly oblivious to the subject matter.
Due to the dire situation I found myself in, I had to close the house permanently to the public. When I invited Ian Wright, Principal Planning and Conservation Officer, from South Kesteven District Council (SKDC), and Dr Dale Dishion (in charge of heritage for the East Midlands), into my home (EMH), it was a day I will never forget, as long as God's good life is in my body. For several years, I had developed a good working relationship with Head Teacher Jon Clack at Great Ponton C of E Primary School, where the little mites and teachers would come to the house for their cultural lessons. After a couple of years, sadly, Jon Clack left. However, I introduced myself to our new Headteacher, Mr K. Leader, who was more than happy to continue that relationship. We actually took it to another level, where we would engage the little mites in things pertinent to the house, and then visit the location for them to perform. Sadly, we only managed one such event, which was extremely successful with the help of Santander, before disaster struck. The whole messy business of the massive chicken farm, the expansion of the stone quarry and Nathan and Agnes' biomass factory and builders' yard.
Observing Wright and Dishon in our painted chamber, standing on the spot where those little mites would sit, listening to me explaining things to them. Had I not orchestrated a move to get Wright and Dishon from the place where they stood, they both might have been standing in their own puddles on the floor. One would have thought they were asked to decipher Newton's Principia. But it gets worse. Later, when I encountered the Class of 2016 from SKDC, a few of whom I had visited at EMH, it was then that I realised I had a serious job of work ahead of me.
Great Ponton C of E Primary School (where the teachers work so very hard to keep our little mites Ofsted-rated). As I looked around, I realised that I am best placed to lead the charge for the fight for our shared humanity. Within my own family, we range from ebony to alabaster. Not that it should matter, because, irrespective of hue, we all belong to the family of man. However, I am well aware that there are those among us who cannot understand that and would much rather be among people they call their own. That, too, is an individual's prerogative. I actually wish the powers that be could find a land where those of like mind could coexist and be all of one colour, or the other, as the case may be. Then we could have the rest of us who find it a privilege to appreciate our diversity living a cohesive life.
I embarked on my research when I was unable to obtain answers from academics or academia to the questions I had. I spent a considerable amount of my own money travelling to and around mainland Europe (having also to cancel my trip to Jerusalem due to the current crisis). I grew tired of reading and listening to the same stuff as when I was being potty-trained. We need to advance our understanding of our human narrative, "without the by-product of the bull," and be more forensic about how we learn from our journey.

Ellys Manor House, Grantham, UK. L’histoire de Chatillon-sur-Marne, France.

Is it not said, "he works in mysterious ways?" It is indeed an extraordinary

coincidence: Nathan Welham ("a local chap,

and an alumnus of King's School, Grantham, with his darling wife, Agnes ("a scientist"), she tells me,

from the Somme, in France. Amiens Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens) is situated in Amiens, the capital of the Somme department in France. It is the largest Catholic (and Gothic) cathedral in the country, serving as the seat of the Bishop of Amiens. It is a significant example of French Gothic architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known for its intricate sculptures, high nave, and a stunning summer light show called Chroma, which projects colours onto its façade. "God be in their heads". Nathan and Agnes operate the Biomass factory and builders' yard adjacent to the Holy Cross Church, a Grade I listed building, and the Ellys Manor House, a Grade II* listed building, which should be Grade I listed. At Great Ponton. For me, "if you truly understand the two buildings, they should be listed as national monuments". However, I do not think (and as a matter of fact, I know it), the French would not like it very much if we were in France and with one of their local chaps to help us defecate (Poo!) and carry out sacrilegious treatment on their sacred Heritage site(s). While also flushing education down the toilet.

"In my effort to keep this short, do keep in mind that what is to come makes this seem like the dotting of an I".

The Barns, Great Ponton

Smoke from the Barns at Great Ponton.

The tower of the Church (Holy Cross) is a fine build, said to have been erected in 1519, in the Perpendicular style, by Anthony Ellys, Esq., a wealthy wool merchant of the Calais Staple, who (in historic documents) is said to have sent his wife several casks, inscribed "Calais sand." Upon his return to England, he inquired about what she had done with the casks. She told him they were in the cellar. Since they were childless, they agreed to build a new tower as a gesture of thanksgiving to God for escaping the religious persecution from France, as they embarked on the Wars of Religion. The most prominent being the French.

There is not a day that goes by that I do not wonder how we in this beautiful country we call England, so easily defecate and carry out sacrilegious acts to our own sacred sites. What's with the massive chicken farm at Great Ponton? All of the atrocities heaped in and around the village have blighted the whole area and are destroying the heritage and the very fabric of our daily lives insidiously. I know of no other two historical buildings within our shores that so fully encapsulate not only the history of England and of the United Kingdom, but also what we deem to be Western Civilisation (Christendom). It irks me every day thinking of what would have made our late Thomas More ("before they removed his head from his shoulders"), all those years ago, to have said, "One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled but few are educated." On the subject of removing the head from the shoulders, be reminded of Mary, Queen of Scots. Sadly, we lost Calais to the French during her reign, and she famously stated, "When I am dead and opened, they shall find Calais engraved on my heart".

Ellys Manor House Queen Mary 1

One can only seek solace in remembering that many years later, another stalwart, Nelson Mandela, referred to education by saying. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." But what is this thing called education? "which sometimes even our leaders chant in threes!" "rather like the Holy Trinity". Yet, it remains mercurial; no one seems to be able to put a finger on it. Currently, and I guess ever since the advancement of humankind. There are students from some of the world's most outstanding universities. Yet, their actions leave us all in a state of bewilderment.

On the subject of bewilderment. I would like the pertinent individuals to have the courage to join me in a public televised debate at EMH, so that we can all gain a better understanding of what our heritage is about, and what constitutes criminal damage to heritage. As I don't mind sharing with you all, what I am seeing (and have been seeing for a long time), appears to be "the by-product of the bull."

How do we justify so much money extracted from students for degrees in the Humanities? We are not solely talking about polytechnics elevated to universities; we are actually talking about our most prestigious universities on the planet, with faculties in these subjects. To give a few examples, "Oxbridge, Harvard, Yale, the Courtauld Institute, with its section on wall paintings, and for Theology: the University of Notre Dame in the United States and the London School of Theology".

The Perpendicular-style tower at Great Ponton is said to have been built after Ellys fled France from the War of Religious Persecution. Ellys built the tower for several reasons: to give thanks to God for his escape from persecution, to celebrate England's first Tudor King, and to commemorate Henry's legacy, the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey. Although the tower was finished in 1519, note the arms of Henry VII on the west face, visible to all as they travel the Great North Road (if not obscured by smoke) from Nathan and Agnes' biomass builders' yard.

Note the Fleur-de-lis, which not only symbolises Mary and the Trinity but also the House of Valois, a branch of the Capetian dynasty (this is part of Europe's history).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDMWbN_w7Ic

Ellys Manor House, Great Ponton. Detail section of the wall paintings. c.1500.

Chateau de Versailles, France. From the Library of Sir Richard Ellys (1682-1742)

Caserta Palace, Italy. The Fleur de Lys

Many official European entities include the symbol in their coat of arms. For example, the coat of arms for the kingdom of France has multiple golden fleur-de-lis symbols on a royal blue background. Many European cities also have it on their coat of arms. Among them are Florence, Italy; Lincoln, England; Wiesbaden, Germany; and Skierniewice, Poland. Some cities even use names that sound like or derive from the word "lily," including Liljenda, Finland, and Lelystad, Netherlands.

Henry VII

Dress to the nines "to perfection" or "to the highest degree". "Are we looking at Biblical numerology?" "Or just the leftovers of the late Gianni Versace Catwalk?"

HOUSE OF LORDS

I guess we are all now at sixes and sevens?

Sterling Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom

"They deserve better." "We all deserve better."

Autun Cathedral, Autun, France. Built for the bones of Lazarus. EMH, the Art of Recognition. Pilgrimage.

The Palm frond, denoting Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Jerusalem.

Calvary (Golgotha), Jerusalem EMH Calvary (Golgotha)

Christ in Majesty

"It is all in the Bible, and up at Ellys Manor House (in symbolism); however, you might all wish to remind yourselves what Idolatry is about. As it appears you would all rather design your own narrative to suit your convenience,

Christ in Majesty Ellys Manor House wall paintings