Trains and Buttered Toast : Selected Radio Talks
2007, First Paperback Edition. London : John Murray. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #469228
Physical description; xi, 353 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Edited and introduced by Stephen Games. Edition of selected transcripts of the author's radio talks for the BBC, 1932-1975 (primarily 1937-1952), based on documents housed at the BBC Written Archive Centre and the University of Victoria, British Columbia. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Victoriana – Urban campaigns – Beside the seaside – Wartime reflections – Eccentrics – Christian soldiers – The comfort of churches – Holiday escapes – Essential viewing – Autobiography. Subjects; Betjeman, John (1906-1984). Radio programs – Great Britain – History – 20th century. Cities and towns – England – West Country. England – Social life and customs – 20th century. West Country (England) – Social life and customs – 20th century. West Country (England) – Description and travel. England – Description and travel. Architecture – Great Britain. 20th century. 19th century. Radio transcripts. Essays.
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