Facts about John BetjemanEngland Flag

Occup.Poet
FromEngland
BornAugust 28, 1906
DiedMay 19, 1984
Aged77 years

Summary

John Betjemanwas a famous Poet from England, who lived between August 28, 1906 and May 19, 1984. He/she became 77 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac virgo, who is known for Analyzing, Practical, Reflective, Observation, Thoughtful. Our collection contains 6 quotes who is written / told by John.

6 Famous quotes by John Betjeman

Small: John Betjeman: Peoples backyards are much more interesting than their front gardens, and houses that back on t
"People's backyards are much more interesting than their front gardens, and houses that back on to railways are public benefactors"
Small: John Betjeman: Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows
"Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows"
Small: John Betjeman: Too many people in the modern world view poetry as a luxury, not a necessity like petrol. But t
"Too many people in the modern world view poetry as a luxury, not a necessity like petrol. But to me it's the oil of life"
Small: John Betjeman: Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold
"Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold"
Small: John Betjeman: Silver and ermine and red faces full of port wine
"Silver and ermine and red faces full of port wine"
Small: John Betjeman: I dont think I am any good. If I thought I was any good, I wouldnt be
"I don't think I am any good. If I thought I was any good, I wouldn't be"