Final (short) day of the convention.
We started the day with a fascinating discussion of Joanna Russ' The Female Man by Farah Mendlesohn. As ever, Farah pulled out many links and observations that had passed me by when I read the book.
Next, a panel on Forbidden Hues: Sumptuary Law in History and Fiction. That is, on controlling people through laws governing what they can and can't wear.
Then we went to the panel Where Did You Get That Potato?, on anachronisms. Potatoes are a classic opportunity for anachronism: they weren't introduced into Europe until the late 16th century, so no having Arthur eating chips, please!
And last, but not least, a panel on Dr Who at 60. This year is the 60th anniversary; it only feels like yesterday we were celebrating the 50th!
And so to drive home.
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