A Happy Christmas to all members, supporters, friends and family from the Betjeman Society. Don’t forget to read the poem “Christmas” by John Betjeman over this festive period. Let the bells ring out. Looking forward to an exciting 2020 of events,...
Mr Betjeman’s Class and Mr Betjeman Regrets Broadcast on Boxing Day and Friday 27 December at 2.15 pm on BBC Radio 4 Mr Betjeman’s Class: The first of two plays celebrating one of Britain’s best-loved poets by Jonathan Smith. It’s 1928, and...
The Portland Gallery in London is holding an exhibition of a range of John Piper’s works until 18 October 2019. More than 50 works by Piper cover the board range of this painting and collage works. The catalogue make reference to the Shell Guides and the close...
Happy National Poetry Day The best way to celebrate National Poetry Day is by reading John Betjeman’s wonderful poems and joining the Betjeman Society.
The latest Newsletter August 2019 – Number 106 has just been published. It is full of interesting articles, news, details of events nationally and those organised by the Branches, book reviews and much more. This edition includes an appreciation of the life of...
Have you brought your copy of Harvest Bells ? The New and Uncollected Poems of John Betjeman edited by Kevin J. Gardner and published by Bloomsbury is available from all good booksellers. In this new collection of Betjeman’s verse Kevin J Gardner provides new...
