Sir John Betjeman Collection

John Betjeman statue, St. Pancras International Train Station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boston, Lincolnshire, 1838, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Boston, Lincolnshire, 1838, (1943). View of St Botolphs Church and ships on the River Witham in the town of Boston. After an engaving by JMW Turner

John Betjeman statue, St. Pancras International Train Station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Market Hall, Sudbury, c1850, (1943). Creator: Walker
Market Hall, Sudbury, c1850, (1943). View of Market Hill, with St Peters Church, and the Corn Exchange (right), built in 1841, in the town of Sudbury, Suffolk

St. Enedoc Church where Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate, is buried, Trebetherick, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Map of England, with principal towns and cities, 1943. Creator: F Nichols
Map of England, with principal towns and cities, 1943. Places Mentioned in the Text. From " English Cities and Small Towns", by John Betjeman. [Collins, London, 1943]

Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Creator: Frans Hogenberg
Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Map of the walled city of Cantuarbury in Kent, originally published c1580 by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenburg

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, Statue of Sir John Betjeman

Queenstown Bridge, Swindon, 1885, (1943). Creator: G. Puckey
Queenstown Bridge, Swindon, 1885, (1943). View of bridge over the Wilshire & Berkshire Canal at Swindon in Wiltshire. From " English Cities and Small Towns", by John Betjeman

Lace Manufactory, Tiverton, c1836, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Lace Manufactory, Tiverton, c1836, (1943). Heathcoats Lace Manufactory at Tiverton in Devon, opened in 1816. From " English Cities and Small Towns", by John Betjeman. [Collins, London, 1943]

West Prospect of Oxford, 19th century, (1943). Creator: William Turner
West Prospect of Oxford, 19th century, (1943). Boats on the Isis at Oxford. From " English Cities and Small Towns", by John Betjeman. [Collins, London, 1943]

The Semaphore, Portsmouth, (1943). Creator: Unknown
The Semaphore, Portsmouth, (1943). Building constructed in the early 19th century in the town of Portsmouth. It was one of a network of such towers used in an optical telegraph system

View of Dawlish from the West Cliff, 1817, (1943). Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler
View of Dawlish from the West Cliff, 1817, (1943). The town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon. From " English Cities and Small Towns", by John Betjeman. [Collins, London, 1943]

View of Manchester from Higher Broughton, 1835, (1943). Creator: William Wyld
View of Manchester from Higher Broughton, 1835, (1943). Rural scene with smoking chimneys on the horizon. Painting also known as Manchester from the Cliff, Higher Broughton, in the City Art Gallery

View of York, 1756, (1943). Creator: Charles Grignion
View of York, 1756, (1943). Smartly dressed people promenading along the riverbank in York, north Yorkshire. After Prospect of a Noble Terras Walk in the city of York

St Pancras Station, 2012. Creator: Ethel Davies
Statue of the poet Sir John Betjeman, responsible for saving the station in the 1960s, dedicated in an 8.5 foot sculpture by sculptor Paul Day

Sugar refinery in Leman Street, Stepney, London, 1851. Artist: Vincent Brooks
Fireproof Sugar Refinery, Leman Street, Stepney, London, 1851. From Vintage London by John Betjeman. [William Collins, 1942]

The Licensed Victuallers Annual Dinner, Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, 1866. Artist: George Hunt
The Licensed Victuallers Annual Dinner, Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, 1866; showing a marching band, people eating and drinking and a fairground ride

View of Regent Street looking towards the Quadrant with Hanover Chapel in the foreground, 1842. From Vintage London by John Betjeman. [William Collins, 1942]

St Jamess Park, Westminster, London, 1809. Artist: Heinrich Schutz
St Jamess Park, Westminster, London, 1809. View of the Horse Guards from Buckingham House. From Vintage London by John Betjeman. [William Collins, 1942]

Interior of Custom House, London, 1808. Artists: Augustus Charles Pugin, Thomas Rowlandson
Interior view of the Long Room, Custom House, London, 1808. From Vintage London by John Betjeman. [William Collins, 1942]

The statue of Sir John Betjeman at St. Pancras International station in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Sir John Betjeman, born in Boston, Lincolnshire in 1838, was a renowned poet and writer. He left an indelible mark on the literary world with his evocative verses and love for architecture. Best known as the Poet Laureate of England from 1972 until his death in 1984, Betjeman's legacy lives on. One can find his presence immortalized through statues scattered across London. The John Betjeman statue at St. Pancras International Train Station stands tall as a tribute to this literary genius. It serves as a reminder of his deep connection to the city and its rich history. Another notable statue can be found at Market Hall in Sudbury, dating back to around 1850. This depiction captures Betjeman's essence perfectly - a man deeply rooted in tradition yet always looking forward. Betjeman's final resting place is at St. Enedoc Church in Trebetherick, Cornwall. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, it offers solace and tranquility where admirers can pay their respects to this beloved figure. His passion for preserving historical landmarks is evident through works like "Plan of Canterbury" and "West Prospect of Oxford. " These illustrations showcase not only his artistic talent but also his dedication to protecting England's architectural heritage. Betjeman's influence extended beyond poetry; he had an eye for detail that encompassed all aspects of life. From Queenstown Bridge in Swindon to Lace Manufactory in Tiverton, he appreciated the beauty found even within seemingly mundane structures. As we reflect upon Sir John Betjeman's life and work today, let us remember him not just as a poet laureate but also as an advocate for cultural preservation - someone who cherished both the grandeur of cities like London and the charm hidden within small towns across England.