Monday 13 July, 2026

Norman Conquest 2.0 The British Museum in Bloomsbury, seen on a rainy afternoon a while back (when Britain still could make the rains run on time). From today it’s the temporary home of the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England, which I’ve always thought must be the most thorough colonisation in European history. The tapestry will be exhibited from 10 September 2026 to 11 July 2027. Quote of the Day ”Sex is like money; only too much is enough.” John Updike Musical alternative to the morning’s radio news Alison Krauss | When You Say Nothing At All Link Wonderful! Long Read of the Day Chip Off The Old Block There are two kinds of people in the world — those who have children and those who don’t. The latter group, especially when they congregate online, tend to have very definite ideas about how children should be brought up which, when you think about it, is a bit like Trappist monks having strong opinions on alternatives to the missionary…