Description
Between the Stops is a captivating memoir, offering a unique perspective from the top deck of London’s Number 12 bus. Journey through the vibrant streets of Dulwich to the heart of the UK capital, with reflections that are both humorous and poignant. This B-format paperback, published by Little Brown in 2020, spans 320 pages filled with rich stories and delightful encounters. Sandi Toksvig, the renowned comedian and author, takes you along her bus route, sharing intriguing facts about London, such as the significance of Una Marson, the first black woman programme maker at the BBC. Discover hidden gems like the best Spanish coffee located under Southwick railway arches, and dive into fascinating tales of lady gangsters at Elephant and Castle. This memoir weaves together nostalgia and wit, from climbing Mount Sinai to performing with Emma Thompson, to navigating life’s joys and challenges intertwined with personal anecdotes. Each page is a reminder of the importance of friendship, family, and the adventures that await just outside the bus window. A truly inspiring read, Between the Stops encourages you to embrace spontaneity and explore the world around you. Order now to reserve your copy and enjoy free shipping—please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get ready for a journey through memories, musings, and delightful discoveries!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349006406
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 320
Description:
BETWEEN THE STOPS is a sort of a memoir, my sort. It's about a bus trip really, because it's my view from the Number 12 bus (mostly top deck, the seat at the front on the right), a double-decker that plies its way from Dulwich, in South East London where I was living, to where I sometimes work at the BBC in the heart of the capital. It's not a sensible way to write a memoir at all, probably, but it's the way things pop into your head as you travel, so it's my way.
From London facts including where to find the blue plaque for Una Marson, 'the first black woman programme maker at the BBC', to discovering the best Spanish coffee under Southwick railway arches; from a brief history of lady gangsters at Elephant and Castle to memories of climbing Mount Sinai and, at the request of a fellow traveller, reading aloud the Ten Commandments; from the story behind Pissarro's painting of Dulwich Station to performing in Footlights with Emma Thompson; from painful memories of being sent to Coventry at a British boarding school to thinking about how Wombells Travelling Circus of 1864 haunts Peckham Rye and anecdotes about Prince Charles, Monica Lewinsky and Grayson Perry; from Bake-Off antics to stories of a real and lasting friendship with John McCarthy, to the importance of family and the daunting navigation of the Zambezi River in her father's canoe; this Sandi Toksvig-style memoir is, as one would expect and hope, packed full of surprise.
A funny and moving trip through memories, musings and the many delights on the number 12 route, BETWEEN THE STOPS is also an inspiration to us all to get off
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349006406
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 320
Description:
BETWEEN THE STOPS is a sort of a memoir, my sort. It's about a bus trip really, because it's my view from the Number 12 bus (mostly top deck, the seat at the front on the right), a double-decker that plies its way from Dulwich, in South East London where I was living, to where I sometimes work at the BBC in the heart of the capital. It's not a sensible way to write a memoir at all, probably, but it's the way things pop into your head as you travel, so it's my way.
From London facts including where to find the blue plaque for Una Marson, 'the first black woman programme maker at the BBC', to discovering the best Spanish coffee under Southwick railway arches; from a brief history of lady gangsters at Elephant and Castle to memories of climbing Mount Sinai and, at the request of a fellow traveller, reading aloud the Ten Commandments; from the story behind Pissarro's painting of Dulwich Station to performing in Footlights with Emma Thompson; from painful memories of being sent to Coventry at a British boarding school to thinking about how Wombells Travelling Circus of 1864 haunts Peckham Rye and anecdotes about Prince Charles, Monica Lewinsky and Grayson Perry; from Bake-Off antics to stories of a real and lasting friendship with John McCarthy, to the importance of family and the daunting navigation of the Zambezi River in her father's canoe; this Sandi Toksvig-style memoir is, as one would expect and hope, packed full of surprise.
A funny and moving trip through memories, musings and the many delights on the number 12 route, BETWEEN THE STOPS is also an inspiration to us all to get off