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Wakefield, Yorkshire

John Betjeman whimsically appreciates Wakefield and its people - who "are like their houses, unpretentious and a bit grim on the outside".

Travelogue 1955 3 mins

Overview

John Betjeman deploys charm and wit as he sings the praises of Wakefield and its people in this short travelogue. Yorkshire folk "are like their houses, unpretentious and a bit grim on the outside, but warm and kind within". This film is one in a 26-part series, Discovering Britain with John Betjeman, which was made by oil giants Shell to encourage motorists to explore Britain's delights by car.