John Betjeman
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Sir John Betjeman was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society and first president of The Hackney Soc
Betjeman in 1961
The John Betjeman Centre Memorabilia Room showing the office from his home in Trebetherick
Betjeman's house in Cloth Fair in the City of London, marked with a blue plaque (August 2007)
John Betjeman's gravestone by Simon Verity
The British poet laureate is an honorary position appointed by the monarch of the United Kingdom on the advice of the prime minister. The role does not entail any specific duties, but there is an expe
John Betjeman
…Sir John Betjeman (; 28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society and first president of The Hackney Society and a passionate defender of…
John Dryden, the first poet laureate, (1667-1689)
John Dryden, Poet and Playwright
Thomas Shadwell from NPG
Nicholas Rowe from NPG