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Plaque

John Betjeman - Marylebone

Erection date: 2/9/2006

Inscription

Betjeman Centenary, 2nd September 2006. Chiltern Railways dedicate this plaque to the memory of Sir John Betjeman, poet and friend of the railways, 1906 - 1984.

As the gateway to Metroland, Betjeman was fond of this station.

Site: Marylebone Station (2 memorials)

NW1, Melcombe Place

March 2016: Alan Patient reported that the two plaques previously at the Cheese shop have been moved further down the concourse, outside M&S Simply Food, and sent this photo of them.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Sir John Betjeman

Poet Laureate 1972 - 1984. Conservation campaigner. Credited with saving the ...

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Chiltern Railways

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