Abstract
The illegal demolition, by the owner, of No. 6 Trafalgar Road, Twickenham, London, has achieved notoriety following a successful prosecution of the perpetrator by Richmond Borough Council. The punitive fine imposed, specifically designed to ensure that the owner did not profit from his heritage crime, has been widely applauded. This article examines the intellectual and theoretical arguments adduced in support of the prosecution in respect of heritage values, the ‘spirit of place’, and, especially, authenticity. It argues that there was ultimately a failure to project the value of heritage raised by the case, either to the perpetrator of the heritage crime or to those observing the proceedings and the subsequent judgement.
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