John Betjeman on Trains by Glancey Johnathon
John Betjeman (1906-1984) was not only one of the best-loved Englishmen of the twentieth century, he was also the people's favourite poet and champion of many causes linked to the preservation of Britain's heritage. Whether those causes concerned buildings, bridges or railway branch lines, Betjeman was a feared adversary of bureaucratic excesses. This delightful little book is a celebration of his love of railways and rail travel. Ten letters selected by his daughter, Candida Lycett Green, each describe a journey that he made or that he planned to make or that he planned for a friend or relative. Jonathan Glancey has added his own words to each letter; words that set the scene, bring the letters to life, that describe Betjeman's moods - humorous, mischievous, brisk for business - and above all, remind us of the age of the steam locomotive in Britain and the many stations closed and track miles lost during the sixties and seventies.
Candida Lycett Green was the daughter of the late Sir John Betjeman. Jonathan Glancey is an architecture critic and author.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780413776129 |
| ISBN 10 | 0413776123 |
| Title | John Betjeman on Trains |
| Author | Glancey Johnathon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Methuen Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 124 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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