One of the eight doors to the Large Meeting Room at Friends House, London, showing the doorkeeper’s seat inside. Photo: Elinor Smallman
The door
Stephanie Grant reflects on doorkeeping, meaning and metaphor
by Stephanie Grant
13th January 2012
At twenty-five minutes to the hour, I excuse myself early from the special interest group and make my way to the Large Meeting Room. Leaving early is unfortunate, especially when I’ve just asked the speaker a difficult question, but I’m to be doorkeeper and time-keeping is important.
