For more than half a century, Betjeman's writings have awakened readers to the intimacy of English places - from the smell of gaslight in suburban churches, to the hissing of backwash on a shingle beach. Betjeman is England's greatest topologist: whether he's talking about a townhall or a teashop, he gets to the nub of what makes unexpected places unique. This new collection of his writings, arranged geographically, offers an essential gazetteer to the physical landmarks of Betjeman Country.
A new addition to the popular series of Betjeman anthologies, following on from Trains and Buttered Toast and Tennis Whites and Teacakes, this is a treasure trove for any Betjeman fan and for anyone with a love for the rare, curious and unique details of English life.
Publisher: John Murray Press
ISBN: 9781848540927
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 230 g
Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 20 mm
'Betjeman chronicles the English way of life in exquisite, affectionate and often hilarious detail' - Independent
'Betjeman was an original and a star' - Daily Mail
'Remarkable collection ... this is a real treat for any fan of Betjeman, and a testament to Games's remarkable research and reconstruction' - Sunday Telegraph
'The extracts published here capture the spirit and charm of the broadcasts and the places he explored for the camera years ago that can still be enjoyed today' - Daily Express
'Games has supplied an informative introduction ... Betjeman misxing charm and intimacy' - Daily Express
Betjeman combines sly humour with a deep love of Englishness' - Spectator
'Striking package to match the previous collections in this series' - Bookseller
'Always thoughtful, always eloquent writing' - Robert Elms Podcast
'The real joy of this book is the chance to remember Betjeman's keen eye, sense of fun and turn of phrase' - Choice Magazine
'A new book out that proves a treasure house ... reader will, I'm sure, enjoy Betjeman's poems about his strolls through London ... an essential gazetteer to the attractive landmarks of dear old England of yesteryear' - Kent on Sunday
'A poetic imagination, humour, and fierce appreciation of the past are all in evidence here.' - Good Book Guide
'Nobody writes more affectionately about Englishness than John Betjeman.' - Driffield Leader
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