John Betjeman was a great champion of British heritage and a devotee of the railways. This small, beautiful volume, edited and annotated by Jonathan Glancey, describes all that Betjeman found of value in the landscape and architecture of this country as he cut a nostalgic, personality-filled arc through a long-lost Britain.
Jonathan Glancey is the architecture and design editor of the Guardian.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 4234420-n
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. 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. 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. This book presents his love of railways and rail travel. It describes a journey that he made or that he planned to make. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780413776129
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780413776129
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780413776129
Book Description hardback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780413776129
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Many plates (illustrator). 1st Edition. New.Pictorial covers no jacket . Seller Inventory # 025087
Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 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. This book presents his love of railways and rail travel. It describes a journey that he made or that he planned to make. Seller Inventory # B9780413776129
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9780413776129-GDR
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 111 pages. 6.00x4.25x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0413776123
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780413776129_new