John Betjeman (1906 - 1984)

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John Betjeman was born on August 28th, 1906, near Highgate, London. His father was Ernest Betjemann, a cabinet maker, a trade which had been in the family for several generations. The family name was Betjemann, with two 'n's, but John dropped the second 'n' during the First World War, to make the name less German. John was an only child, and by all accounts had a lonely childhood, taking comfort from his teddy bear, Archibald, later to feature in his children's story, Archie and the Strict Ba.. Continue..

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How To Get On In Society

Diary of a Church Mouse

Christmas

In Westminster Abbey

Seaside Golf

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	Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.

- John Betjeman

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