The people in The Queue embody the wisdom of taking time out to break the hectic or humdrum rhythms of our lives to take stock – the value of pressing a national pause button. 🔵 annemcelvoy for ipaperviews
‘That sense, of a web of connections the monarchy offers, is striking at a time when economic strains and changeable governments can lead to a greater sense of international tension than communal feeling’ writes Anne McElvoy the long queues of people
On the broadcaster’s platform, we waited for the crowds to start surging by. But although there were so many people, there was so little noise. What have we learned about ourselves in these strange days? That we are a country of individuals, who nonetheless enjoy coming together, as long as we do so on our own terms.decrying our gullibility and wondering about the state-funded funeral bill – is the voluntarism of it all. No one chivvied, prompted or incentivised thousands of patient Brits and visitors to stand in line for hours.
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