The sound of the bubbling water grew more distinct, as the ear became accustomed to its music: it reminded him of one very like it in Etheringhame Park. Both might have made the delight of either antiquary or poet.

Graeme Bickerdike, a member of campaign organisation The HRE Group, told RAIL: "This infilling and demolition programme - costing much more than repair - has been conceived with no thought for its impact beyond the silos where distant, unaccountable officials manage their spreadsheets.

Syahira Zulkifli, 27, the Kitakids head designer (childrens' range) and youngest of the three sisters, is a seasoned “hijabster”.

When self-flattery is turned up high it gets your adrenaline pumping, it rivets your attention.