The late veteran anthropologist Jeremy Boissevain and Tom Selwyn hit the proverbial nail on its head when coining the title of this column in 2004 as a fitting
“Whether that was making sure that the Starbucks didn t appear on Primrose Hill village to destroy the heart of the local cafes, or whether it was maintaining any of those local stores, the community centre, the childcare provision in the village. She really got people people to think locally.”
Born and raised in Kensington, Myra later lived in the USA, Australia and Israel, where she met her future husband. The family moved to Primrose Hill in 1978.
Opera, spending time with her grandchildren, and relaxing in the rose gardens of Regent’s Park were among Myra’s favourite hobbies – but she will always be remembered for her lasting impact on Camden’s libraries.
Brexit zealotry and hostility to migrants will fuel the case for Scottish separatism, writes
Prof Tom Selwyn, while
However,
Vernon Bogdanor believes the British are more progressive than they are frequently characterised
Prof Tom Selwyn fears Boris Johnson will be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian
Prof Tom Selwyn fears Boris Johnson will be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian
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Building on Chris Pattenâs assertion that the present prime minister is an English nationalist, Zoe Williams correctly observes that Boris Johnsonâs English nationalism is based on a myth that contains such rhetorical references as a gunboats in the Channel, hostility towards migrants, and dislike of foreign competition (English nationalism has a champion in No 10. But itâs a very fragile concept, 15 December). Sh