Tuesday, July 28, 2009

John Betjeman

John Betjeman by Martin Jennings, St Pancras International, London
Statue of John Betjeman by Martin Jennings
St Pancras International
Euston Road
London, January 2008

And in the shadowless unclouded glare
Deep blue above us fades to whiteness
Where a misty sea-line meets the wash of air

(From “Cornish Cliffs” by Sir John Betjeman)
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6 comments:

  1. LowellJuly 28, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Just another excellent photo. This is a really nice statue, too. I wonder what's in the bag...looks like it might be heavy poetry?

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  2. TinsieJuly 28, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    A-ha! I'd seen this statue at St Pancras, but had no idea who it was. Now I know ;-)

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  3. crocrodylJuly 28, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Interesting! I like it! I can see also beautiful building in the background!

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  4. VPJuly 28, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    @ Jacob - You may be right: according to this page of trivia on TV.com the bag is full of books.
    @ Tinsie - Honestly, I had to check him out...

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  5. cieldequimperJuly 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Are you going to show us the kiss next? ;-))

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  6. tapirgalJuly 29, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I love the blue!

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