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213. London: Moments (Part 5)

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The Intellectuals and the Masses
John Carey

John Carey's book, The Intellectuals and the Masses, is all about the kind of intellectual turn against the masses at the beginning of the 20th centu…

Middlesex
John Betjeman

So by 1864, it has reached Hammersmith in West London.

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Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our London Week. Enjoyed the series? Click here to become a member of The Rest Is History Club - you'll get ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. London: Moments A drunk elephant, a polar bear swimming in the Thames, and Metroland are discussed by Tom and Dominic in the final London Week episode, as they explore the Royal Menagerie at the Tower of London and the expansion of the metropolitan railway. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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The Intellectuals and the Masses
John Carey
Best for Readers interested in cultural criticism and social commentaryOften cited around intellectuals versus masses

“John Carey's book discusses the intellectual turn against the masses at the beginning of the 20th century, highlighting what intellectuals dislike about suburban life.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in cultural criticism and social commentary
Key quote: “John Carey's book, The Intellectuals and the Masses, is all about the kind of intellectual turn against the masses at the beginning of the 20th century.”
The host references John Carey's book to illustrate the disdain that intellectuals historically held towards the masses, particularly in the context of suburban life. This disdain is exemplified through the lens of Metroland, which represents the very aspects of society that intellectuals often criticized.
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Middlesex
John Betjeman
Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in urban developmentOften cited around development of commuting

“Betjeman's poem 'Middlesex' reflects on the vanishing rural nature of the area and takes a serious yet wry look at the suburbs.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in urban development
Key quote: “So by 1864, it has reached Hammersmith in West London.”
The host mentioned 'Middlesex' while discussing the expansion of the Metropolitan Railway and its impact on commuting patterns. This reference highlights the geographical area affected by the railway's development, emphasizing the connection between urban and rural living.
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John Carey's book, The Intellectuals and the Masses, is all about the kind of intellectual turn against the masses at the beginning of the 20th centu…
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The Rest Is History · 28:23
So by 1864, it has reached Hammersmith in West London.
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Metroland

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“The BBC asked Betjeman to make a film about Metroland in 1973, which he does, taking the train from London with a guidebook from the 1920s.”

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