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Roger Scruton: A year in which much was lost – but more gained

21 December 2019

9:00 AM

21 December 2019

9:00 AM

 

January

My 2018 ended with a hate storm, in response to my appointment as chair of the government’s Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission. But the new year brings a lull, and I hope and pray that the Grand Inquisitor enthroned by social media will find another target.

February

The 27th is my 75th birthday, and as it happens the last Wednesday meet of foxhounds for the season.

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