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”
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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”
A Journal of the Plague Year 