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.
- ISBN10 1848543808
- ISBN13 9781848543805
- Publish Date 4 February 2010 (first published 15 June 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Murray Press
- Imprint John Murray Learning
- Edition Digital original
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 300
- Language English