lundi 19 août 2019

Stepping out in style well into your 70s | Brief letters

Dr Martens | Greta Thunberg | Zombie pensioners | Buying train tickets | The meaning of ‘guy’

Dr Martens boots are not just for the young (Dr Martens sales triple in six years, 17 August). My wife, now in her mid-70s, is the proud owner of six pairs in the brightest colours and boldest patterns. Not just a fashion statement, they are also a great way to boost your “street cred”.
Jeffrey Evans
West Harptree, Somerset

• People suggesting that Greta Thunberg (16) is too young to hold her views should note that the age of maturity was once fixed at 15. For example, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto III had his mother, and then grandmother, as regents until he was 15. Then, he took over, had a lifetime of achievement but died at 21. We infantilise our young people for too long.
Ken Baldry
London

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