Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.
John BetjemanThere are two thing 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 BetjemanLovers of Norfolk churches can never agree which is the best and I think one is either a Salle or a Cawston man.
John BetjemanWhat the Londoner sees in his mind's eye is that cluster of towers and pinnacles seen from Pentonville Hill and outlined against a foggy sunset, and the great arc of Barlow's train shed gaping to devour incoming engines, and the sudden burst of exuberant Gothic of the hotel seen from gloomy Judd Street.
John Betjeman