John Betjeman: Evening

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

John Betjeman: 60 quotes4 likes

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

First and Last Loves (1952).

“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.”

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

“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.”

Summoned By Bells (1960).
Poetry

“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.”

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