The Rest Is History cover image

213. London: Moments (Part 5)

The Rest Is History

00:00

Exploring Metroland: Suburbia through Betjeman's Lens

This chapter delves into the concept of Metroland, focusing on poet John Betjeman's artistic representation of urban suburbs linked by the Metropolitan Railway. The speakers discuss Betjeman's nostalgic portrayal of suburban life and its evolving cultural significance, as illustrated in a 1970s BBC documentary.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app