John Betjeman: Evening

John Betjeman was English poet, writer and broadcaster. Explore interesting quotes on evening.

John Betjeman: 60 quotes 4 likes

“History must not be written with bias, and both sides must be given, even if there is only one side.”

John Betjeman

First and Last Loves (1952).

History

“Oh shall I see the Thames again?
The prow-promoted gems again,
As beefy ATS
Without their hats
Come shooting through the bridge?
And "cheerioh" and "cheeri-bye"
Across the waste of waters die,
And low the mists of evening lie
And lightly skims the midge.”

John Betjeman

"Henley-on-Thames", from New Bats in Old Belfries.
Poetry

Lie , Water

“Safe were those evenings of the pre-war world
When firelight shone on green linoleum,
I heard the church bells hollowing out the sky,
Deep beyond deep, like never-ending stars.”

John Betjeman

Summoned By Bells (1960).
Poetry

War , World , Star

“There are two things you need for a jolly good hymn. The first is a set of words that expresses the mood or sentiment of the worshipper. The second—and perhaps even more important—is a good tune … with a simple popular melody.”

John Betjeman

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Mood