There are times where I wonder why, in a climate of growing fear and mistrust of immigrants in Britain, I choose to remain. Last night as I watched the unfolding furore over Yashika Bageerathi’s deportation was one of those. Yashika was until last night a nineteen-year-old student at Oasis Academy Hadley in London, preparing to … Continue reading
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Invitations: Latin Late at the Horniman Museum
Latin Late at the Horniman Museum. I had to go just because of the name, right? The Horniman Museum is a fascinating little jewel tucked away in Forest Hill. I’d often thought about going but not as yet made the effort. Fortunately a friend spotted the Latin Late for Friday night, an event which promised … Continue reading
On British Eccentricity
People often ask me why I like living in Britain. There are a number of reasons but one of the biggest only became clear to me during the Opening Ceremonies a few days ago. I’ve often remarked that the people of the British Isles, dear and lovely though they may be, are also completely bonkers. … Continue reading
Reading Britain
I went to the Writing Britain exhibition at the British Library recently. Really fascinating. The entrance was dramatic, with videos projected onto billowing sheets that called to mind sails and pages. How appropriate for a writing exhibition in an island nation. My favorite parts were the manuscripts and authors’ notebooks penned in their own hands. … Continue reading
