Betjeman Society
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John Betjeman (1906 - 84): celebrating the poet, broadcaster, writer, conservationists and architectural journalist through publications & events - join online
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Petroc Trelawny BBC Radio 3 Errollyn Wallen John Betjeman the ever popular poet. The 'people's poet' loved the drums of Obby Oss Day celebrations at Padstow. One of his eight choices on Desert Island Discs. Buried at St Enodoc Churchyard.
Betjeman Society Took this shot yesterday. Didn’t realise it’s the great man’s birthday today
Petroc Trelawny BBC Radio 3 Shame on me for not mentioning the ever popular poet laureate John Betjeman was born on this date 1906. Petroc gives a mention in his book on Cornwall.
Betjeman Society Recommended read: amberley-books.com/a-passion-for-…
The gravestone of Sir John Betjeman, born on this day in 1906. It was carved by Simon Verity, whose remarkable obituary appears in the The Telegraph telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/202…
'God is to be experienced in all things...in the strangest and unlikeliest of places'. Kevin Gardner 's fantastic book on #JohnBetejeman - discussed and performed on 12th October Betjeman Society⬇️Emerald O'Hanrahan💙 Sean Lang 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 Bishop Rob Gillion Amanda Root #VisitCambridge
It's fascinating reading more about #JohnBetjeman in books by Kevin Gardner Andrew Motion including his links with Philip Larkin. Looking forward to more discovery on 12th October at our festival - all welcome PhilipLarkinSociety Betjeman Society #PhilipLarkin eventbrite.co.uk/e/hints-and-re…
🚨Breaking News // Developer behind plans for hugely controversial tower over Liverpool St Station reveals revised design will be ‘substantially different’ after criticism from heritage groups inc. SAVE. We await the plans with interest Architects’ Journal: shorturl.at/EyHCm
With this #Cambridge #festival being one month away, we're looking forward to seeing #JohnBetjeman 's #poetry being performed, especially with all there is written by Kevin Gardner in his brilliant book... 'The ambiguity of belief is the very means to a stronger faith'
'no matter what the subject of his poem, Betjeman's perspective is always profoundly spiritual. He is a poet who imbues each human emotion and experience with religious sensibility'. Kevin Gardner Betjeman Society Margaret Beaufort Institute Sean Lang 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 Cambridge Citizens 12/10/24 #dramafestival