"Photograph on the front cover of this jacket courtesy of the British Tourist Authority, New York. The reference in the foreword to the painting by John Piper on the jacket refers to the United Kingdom edition only"--dust jacket; from the collection of Duncan Andrews.

Includes "Padstow" (p. 70-77) by John Betjeman.

Includes index to contributors.

English poetry > 20th century.

English essays > 20th century.

Great Britain > Description and travel > Poetry.