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John Betjeman
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English poet, writer and broadcaster (1906–1984)

Also known as: Betjeman, John Betjeman Sir, John, Sir Betjeman, Richard M. Farran, Sir John Betjeman, Джон Бетжемен

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Known works

  • Betjemans England
  • FAITH AND DOUBT OF JOHN BETJEMAN: AN ANTHOLOGY OF BETJEMAN'S RELIGIOUS VERSE; ED. BY KEVIN J. GARDNER
  • City of London churches (1974)
  • John Betjeman on trains
  • TRAINS AND BUTTERED TOAST; ED. BY STEPHEN GAMES