Some 62 years ago, when I was 11, I became aware of the Manchester Guardian. I was growing up in west London, and working as a newspaper boy. Most households ordered London- based papers. However, a few took your daily paper. To me, there was something almost exotic about this publication: coming from a different city and with writing that seemed to take a more liberal stance on issues.
Eventually, I moved to Canada. Links to the Guardian became more remote: just clippings sent by family through the mail. I always admired the close connection between good journalism, writing, beautiful typography and layout: a feast for the eyes and mind.
More recently, with the internet and faster delivery of the paper version, the weekly version of the Guardian has become a staple again.
I confess that my usual copy of the Weekly comes from my neighbour. I, in turn, pass it along to another friend, a week or two later. Each edition gets a workout!
Although I’m not a fan of the magazine format of the Guardian Weekly, I have every intention of continuing to read each issue, and wish it well in its ongoing evolution.
