Photocopy of a calligraphic version of John Betjeman's poem 'St. Mary-le-Strand', signed by Betjeman
Single Item
MS. Eng. c. 6859 fols. 57-58
Held at the Weston Library
Photocopy of a calligraphic version of John Betjeman's poem, 'St. Mary-le-Strand', signed by Betjeman. The photocopies were originally distributed on 2 Jul 1984 at a memorial service for Betjeman held at St. Mary's.
Dates
- Creation: 1984
Extent
2 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 6859, fols. 57-8].
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Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. c. 6859 fols. 57-58
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 11835
Abstract
Photocopy of a calligraphic version of John Betjeman's poem 'St. Mary-le-Strand', signed by Betjeman.
Biographical / Historical
John Betjeman (1906-1984) was a poet and writer. He was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1972.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Elizabeth B. Willis, whose husband J. R. M. Willis, was a Trustee of the church, 29 Aug 2006.
Topical
- Title
- Photocopy of a calligraphic version of John Betjeman's poem 'St. Mary-le-Strand', signed by Betjeman.
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Original catalogue by Judith Priestman. EAD version by Rachael Gardner
- Date
- 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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