London is like the tropical bush – if you don’t exercise constant care the jungle, in the shape of the slums, will break in.
John Buchan (1875-1940), The Three Hostages
London is like the tropical bush – if you don’t exercise constant care the jungle, in the shape of the slums, will break in.
John Buchan (1875-1940), The Three Hostages
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He lived in Portland Place during his time in London. As he was elevated to the peerage as 1st Baron Tweedsmuir following his time as Governor General of Canada, I’m presuming his acquaintance with those slums was rare. The 39 Steps is pretty good though, and I like the 1935 film version starring Robert Donat.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, Hitchcock’s version was the best.
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Quotation is spot on. The developers never take note and continue to build pop up cardboard houses that will be the slums of the future.
Alan
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One of my favourite writers. Thanks again for your comment.
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