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Gallery Package - Sir John Betjeman
Centenary 1906 - 2006

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Portrait by John Hedgecoe - Sir John Betjeman in 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 John Hedgecoe/TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972
Portrait by John Hedgecoe

Sir John Betjeman on 2nd March 1979 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 UPP / TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman on 2nd March 1979

Sir John Betjeman in May 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 UPP / TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in May 1972

Sir John Betjeman in August 1980 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 UPP / TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in August 1980

Sir John Betjeman in May 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 UPP / TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in May 1972

Sir John Betjeman in August 1980 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 UPP / TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in August 1980

Sir John Betjeman in 1977 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in 1977


Sir John Betjeman on 24th January 1983 looking thoughtful as he names one of British Rail's main line electric locomotives after himself at a ceremony at London's St. Pancras Station. Sir John's love of railways and architecture is well known so the ceremony was appropriate, even though the train normally operates from Euston to the North.<br>Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 PA / TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman on 24 January 1983


Sir John Betjeman on 10th October 1972 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 PA / Topham
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Sir John Betjeman on 10 October 1972


Sir John Betjeman on 1st December 1976 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 PA / Topham
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Sir John Betjeman on 1 December 1976

Sir John Betjeman on 24th January 1978 with Mr. Walter Sinkinson, 68, a signalman from Yorkshire at the Charing Cross Hotel in London when Sir John opened a restaurant in the hotel which has been renamed the Betjeman Restaurant in his honour.<br>Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 PA / TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman on 24 January 1978

Rehearsing's Thirsty Work<br>Or so it would appear judging from the load of crates on a barrow being hauled up the stage door of the Prince's Theatre London. The five gentlemen carrying out the haulage job are the five who will provide a programme of entertainment for H M the Queen when she is a guest of the Lord Mayor of London at a reception in the Mansion House<br>They are left to right Music Hall Artist Randolph Sutton, Sir John Gielgid (rear) Tommy Steele (centre) poet John Betjeman, who is organising the entertainment and music hall star Billy Danvers<br>28 June 1962
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Sir John Betjeman on 28 June 1962

Author and poet John Betjeman, photographed in London 29 June 1962
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Sir John Betjeman on 29 June 1962

Rehearsing's Thirsty Work<br>Or so it would appear judging from the load of crates on a barrow being hauled up the stage door of the Prince's Theatre London. The five gentlemen carrying out the haulage job are the five who will provide a programme of entertainment for H M the Queen when she is a guest of the Lord Mayor of London at a reception in the Mansion House<br>They are left to right Music Hall Artist Randolph Sutton, Sir John Gielgid (rear) Tommy Steele (centre) poet John Betjeman, who is organising the entertainment and music hall star Billy Danvers<br>28 June 1962
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Sir John Betjeman on 28 June 1962

Investiture for Writer <br>Writer and poet Mr John Betjeman and his wife outside Buckingham Palace he had attended the investiture there. Mr Betjeman was invested as a Commander in the Civil Division of the most Excellent Order of the British Empire 15 March 1960
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Sir John Betjeman on 15 March 1960


Sir John Betjeman in January 1965 - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman in January 1965

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN<br>English Poet<br>1906 - 1984<br>Credit: John Garrett / ArenaPAL
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Sir John Betjeman

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN<br>English Poet<br>1906 - 1984<br>Credit: John Garrett / ArenaPAL
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Sir John Betjeman

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN<br>English Poet<br>1906 - 1984<br>Credit: John Garrett / ArenaPAL
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Sir John Betjeman

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN 1974<br>Sir John Betjeman KBE (28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist he ended it as a much loved figure on British television.<br>Credit: IAN DICKSON / ArenaPAL
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Sir John Betjeman in 1974

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN 1974<br>Sir John Betjeman KBE (28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist he ended it as a much loved figure on British television.<br>Credit: IAN DICKSON / ArenaPAL
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Sir John Betjeman in 1974

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN 1974<br>Sir John Betjeman KBE (28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist he ended it as a much loved figure on British television.<br>Credit: IAN DICKSON / ArenaPAL
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Sir John Betjeman in 1974

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN<br>POET LAUREATE 1960
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Sir John Betjeman in 1960

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN - 1960<br>POET LAUREATE 1972 - 1984<br>( knighted in 1969 )
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Sir John Betjeman in 1960

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN<br>POET LAUREATE 1960
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Sir John Betjeman in 1960

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN<br>English Poet<br>1906 - 1984<br>Credit: John Garrett / ArenaPAL
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Sir John Betjeman

Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate at Guildhall for 150th anniversary of the London bus<br>
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Sir John Betjeman

Sir John Betjeman gives away his daughter Candida at her wedding.
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Sir John Betjeman

Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate smiles happily as he gazes across the Thames at Richmond, Surrey, with the bridge in the background, as he strolls along the towpath after a successful morning's work, writing in the open air.<br>1977
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Sir John Betjeman in 1977

Princess Margaret laughs gaily with poet John Betjeman at a party at 29, Hyde Park Gate, the home of Lady Roderick Jones (playwright Enid Bagnold) last night, December 18th. The Princess presented Mr.Betjeman with the £200 Duff Cooper Memorial Prize for his poetry she is holding a copy of the volume which won the prize.<br>The Princess referred to the poet as &quotmy very great friend".<br>And Mr Betjeman gave the Princess inscribed and specially bound volume of his works. 18 December 1958<br>19 December 1958
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Sir John Betjeman on 19 December 1958

Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate laughs uproariously, in contrast to his more usual mood of wistful reminiscence as he enjoys the company of friends in his Chelsea house.<br>1977
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Sir John Betjeman in 1977

Sir John Betjeman, the Poet Laureate, with British Rail chairman Sir Peter Parker, (in driver's cab), at a ceremony at London's St Pancras station when Sir John named one of B.R.'s mainline electric locomotives after himself.<br>24th June 1983
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Sir John Betjeman on 24 June 1983

British poet John Betjeman (left) congratulates author Leonard Woolf as Woolf accepts £1,000 cheque of annual W. H. Smith and Son Literary Award at the Savoy Hotel. Looking on is Hon David Smith (centre), Chairman of the company. Woolf gets the award for &quotBeginning Again", the third volume of his autobiographical works, which covers the years 1911 to 1918.<br>4th November 1965
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Sir John Betjeman on 4 November 1965

Sir John Betjeman, the Poet Laureate, (left) with British Rail chairman Sir Peter Parker, at the Charing Corss Hotel when he opened a restaurant in the hotel which has been renamed the Betjeman Restaurant in his honour<br>24th January 1978
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Sir John Betjeman on 24 January 1978

Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate smiles happily as he gazes across the Thames at Richmond, Surrey, with the bridge in the background, as he strolls along the towpath after a successful morning's work, writing in the open air.<br>1977
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Sir John Betjeman in 1977

1974 picture of Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate
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Sir John Betjeman in 1974

Sir John Betjemen (1906-1984), poet. English Architecture, back cover.
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Sir John Betjeman

1974 picture of Sir John Betjeman, the Poet Laureate at Oxford University receiving his honorary degree.
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Sir John Betjeman in 1974

1974 picture of Sir John Betjeman (left) the Poet Laureate at Oxford University with Lord Hailsham (right) when they both received honorary degrees.
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Sir John Betjeman in 1974

Sir John Betjeman - 26 June 1974 on the occasion of receiving an honorary degree at Oxford University. He was created Poet Laureate in 1972. - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 PA / TopFoto
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Sir John Betjeman on 26 June 1974

John Betjeman as a child. (1906 - 1984)
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John Betjeman as a child

Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate<br>1972
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Sir John Betjeman in 1972

John Betjeman this morning in a suit that once belonged to 'Henry James'
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Sir John Betjeman

Sir John Betjeman seen at Treen his home near Polzeath and Wadebridge today after it was announced that he is the new Poet Laureate in succession to the late Cecil Day-Lewis Aged 66 Sir John is the best-selling contemporary British poet He is also a writer on architecture and an authority on historic churches<br>October 10th 1972
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Sir John Betjeman on 10 October 1972

Sir John Betjeman<br>Poet Laureate and author
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Sir John Betjeman

Sir John Betjeman<br>Poet Laureat<br>december 1973
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Sir John Betjeman in December 1973

Sir John Betjeman<br>
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Sir John Betjeman in 1979

Sir John Betjeman<br>29th June 1962
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Sir John Betjeman on 29 June 1962

Funeral of Sir John Betjeman in Cornwall on 22nd May 1984 - his plot is prepared in the background. Pall bearers carry the coffin at the tiny church of St. Enodoc in North Cornwall, followed by family members including his widow, authoress Penelope Chatmode (back row extreme right) - Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 PA / TopFoto
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The funeral of Sir John Betjeman on 22 May 1984

Sir John Betjeman's grave on 14th November 1985 in the churchyard of St. Enedoc's Church, Deymer Bay, Cornwall.<br>Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 - 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a &quotpoet and hack". He was born to a middle class family in Edwardian London. Although he failed his degree at Oxford University, his early ability in writing poetry and interest in architecture would support him throughout his life. He wrote poetry throughout his life; starting his career as a lowly journalist, he ended it as British Poet Laureate and a much loved figure on British television.<br>©2006 UPP / TopFoto<br>
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Sir John Betjeman's grave in 1985

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