Tag Archives: Covid-19

Don’t mention the war

I live a short walk from Folkestone Harbour station. One of the world’s earliest international rail hubs, it played a key role in World War One, when some 10 million troops and auxiliary personnel passed through the town on their way to the frontline. Now closed and restored as a public park, it serves asContinue reading “Don’t mention the war”

Socially distanced children

And so it begins: schools closed; theatres and concert halls dark; pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms and leisure centres shut until further notice. As a parent, my thoughts turn to how all this is going to affect children. I’m lucky: my daughter is still very young and relatively easily amused. Even so, I’m sure thatContinue reading “Socially distanced children”

What restrictions mean

A murky day here on the south coast. From my writing-room window, the white cliffs look drab and unimpressed with the world.  As well they might. It’s been a week of profound change in the UK: yesterday the prime minister announced that schools will close indefinitely from tomorrow afternoon as part of the efforts toContinue reading “What restrictions mean”