John Betjeman

Nigel tells us how John Betjeman had a brilliant wheeze - he used postcards as instant picture research on any town or village.

12 September 2011

1 minute

This clip is from

Timeshift—Series 11, The Picture Postcard World of Nigel Walmsley

Words, Sounds & Pictures—Timeshift
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