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Sir John Betjeman (1906–1984) was an English poet, famous for poetry portraying British life and nature, often humorously.
He recorded four albums for Charisma Records: Betjeman's Banana Blush, Late Flowering Love (both 1974), Betjeman's Britain (1977). and Varsity Rag (1981) with musical arrangements by Jim Parker.
He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death.
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