PUBLICATION DATE: 6TH MARCH 2008

The best-loved of English poets, John Betjeman (1906–1984) was also a great champion of British heritage and his legacy lives on, not just in his poetry, but in his diaries, broadcasts and letters.

He famously campaigned to save many church buildings and his work encouraged a greater appreciation of overlooked Victorian churches and architects.

Illustrated with black and white photographs and accompanied by Glancey's amusing editorial notes, this is a beautiful book for enthusiasts of Betjeman, and people similarly passionate about conservation and restoration.

Praise for John Betjeman on Trains:

'This pocketsized book is a wonderfully evocative collection of letters, photographs, timetables and Betjeman's drawings, tied together with an affectionate commentary by Glancey that totally explains the poet's passion for the golden days of steam' Daily Mail