21 DECEMBER 1956, Page 13

CRENIDGE OR GRINACH

SiR,--The correct pronunciations for which Mr. Betjeman asks are as follows : Marryb'n; pall Mall (though Pell Mell may be allowable); Brumpton; Hoab'n; Suth'k; Grinnidge (rhyming with spinach). I am glad he did not ask for Birdcage Walk: for though I am tempted by Buckage I cannot offer it con- fidently.

The apostrophe represents the vowel sound which is also found in the second syllable of Pink One.

If I am asked the reason for my opinion, It Is that 1 say the names in that way myself : and if anyone can give a better I shall, of course, bow to his judgement. — Yours faithfully,

AUSTIN DUNCAN-JONES 105 Hagley Road, Birmingham, 16