tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post368896079443439151..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: John BetjemanCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-48340978820885945592009-07-25T15:09:21.501+01:002009-07-25T15:09:21.501+01:00Nicola: I've only seen a photo of that statue ...Nicola: I've only seen a photo of that statue but it looks wonderful. Yes, I'm curious to read some more of his poetry too now.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-86522080567923103652009-07-24T20:12:36.523+01:002009-07-24T20:12:36.523+01:00I only know a couple of Betjeman's poems but y...I only know a couple of Betjeman's poems but your post has made me want to read more. I stopped at St Pancras station last month and the statue of Betjeman there is just stunning.nicolahttp://vintagereads.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-61258528724833784362009-07-23T23:52:52.395+01:002009-07-23T23:52:52.395+01:00Val: thanks for the link to the poem! I've cop...Val: thanks for the link to the poem! I've copied and pasted it and might put it up here when I get a moment. My grandaughter is staying until Sunday so time is a bit short. The Guardian article wouldn't show up for some reason, though it did apologise nicely for the inconvenience...<br /><br />Nan: thanks for your kind words about my review. Yes, I knew he wrote hymns. There were two well known ones mentioned in the essay but I can't remember what they were, which is annoying.<br /><br />I found I'd got one of his ghost stories, in an anthology, the other day, so I must give that a read next week. Betjeman recommended some of his novels too but I forgot to make a note of which ones unfortunately.<br /><br />Enjoy the second series of Doc Martin. Sadly, as with many good things, they seem to have stopped making it. Such a shame as we loved it too. I got your e.mail and will reply asap. Our grandaughter is here until Sunday so not a lot of spare time at the moment.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-18650187133988205772009-07-23T16:30:53.882+01:002009-07-23T16:30:53.882+01:00Oh, what a wonderful review. Really just excellent...Oh, what a wonderful review. Really just excellent, Cath. I loved reading about Baring-Gould in The Moor. He also wrote hymns which you probably already know. I got out my hymnal, and the most famous is 'Now The Day is Over' #172 in the 1940 hymnal. Tom and I love Doc Martin and the second series is just coming out over here next month. Hooray. That village is so beautiful.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-24689789844363627972009-07-23T02:23:09.515+01:002009-07-23T02:23:09.515+01:00It's here Cath
http://www.cs.rice.edu/~ssiyer/...It's here Cath<br />http://www.cs.rice.edu/~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/764.html<br /><br />I found this article about the real Miss Hunter dunn who was the inspiration for the poem when I was searching for the poem <br /><br />http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/apr/18/1<br />it's funny what you findValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-8793759551176068832009-07-22T08:36:53.297+01:002009-07-22T08:36:53.297+01:00Book Psmith: I can relate to his sentiments about ...Book Psmith: I can relate to his sentiments about progress too, and ugly buildings and so forth, especially living here where tourism is king and there's a danger of ruining what people are coming to see. It's not an easy subject. <br /><br />If memory serves that photo of him was taken from a documentary made in 2006 for his centenary, but of course taken from a much older piece of film. I remember the very last bit where he turned to the camera and laughed, because it was such a happy shot. <br /><br />Val: That's the one! I was hoping it was on his website - there are others there but not that one sadly.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-42888317179424982302009-07-22T01:01:21.181+01:002009-07-22T01:01:21.181+01:00Joan Hunter Dunn...?Joan Hunter Dunn...?Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-61941894218153941802009-07-21T19:02:41.588+01:002009-07-21T19:02:41.588+01:00This is a new to me author. I can relate to his se...This is a new to me author. I can relate to his sentiments about progress, although more often not I am conflicted about it. I love that photo of him...he just looks so happy.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-32868822263832787692009-07-21T15:29:02.975+01:002009-07-21T15:29:02.975+01:00Val: I just tried to check out the book you mentio...Val: I just tried to check out the book you mentioned but Amazon has no info and no copy. PC is not even listed on FantasticFiction so it's a bit of a mystery. I'll certainly keep an eye out in charity shops though. I've read a little bit of his poetry too, the one where he fancies the teenage tennis player is rather good.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-85354392026114040142009-07-21T01:37:38.885+01:002009-07-21T01:37:38.885+01:00Interesting intro to his essays Thanks!
I've ...Interesting intro to his essays Thanks!<br /> I've only read some of his poetry, I did enjoy "Two Middle-aged Ladies in Andalusia" by Penelope Chetwode who was his wife ..I think??? doubting my brain/memory here lol<br />see<br />http://www.amazon.co.uk/Middle-aged-Ladies-Andalusia-Murray-Classics/dp/071956056X<br />ValValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-83786885933212835022009-07-21T00:28:13.932+01:002009-07-21T00:28:13.932+01:00You're absolutely right, Pat, and the local co...You're absolutely right, Pat, and the local connection was one of the reasons I wanted to read this book. I'm not sure many other people would be interested... maybe if they were a fan of his poetry or particularly into nostalgia? The Sabine Baring-Gould section was just a nice little extra though. :-)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-30461570827544519572009-07-20T22:31:30.523+01:002009-07-20T22:31:30.523+01:00I would see where you might enjoy things he had to...I would see where you might enjoy things he had to say of the moor and of cornwall..sometimes I think books like this are most interesting to those living in those areas and can make all sorts of connections with things he says rather than someone who has never been there..?DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.com