Sir John Betjeman was born in 1906 and died in 1984. He was famous as a poet, journalist and broadcaster. He became Poet Laureate in 1972. He had a great love of Victorian architecture and fought to save the entrance to St Pancras station in London. This sculpture now stands inside the station.
Added:
30th May 2008
Subjects:
Art and Design, English, Geography, History
Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Keywords:
John Betjeman; poet; poet laureate; writer; London; St Pancras; Victorian
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