Memorials & monuments · London
Sir John Betjeman
In or near City of London.
Sir John Betjeman — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barbican · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the Sir John Betjeman memorial located at postcode EC1A 7NT, which is a short 0.2 km walk from Barbican railway station. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Sir John Betjeman is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Official information
St Bartholomew the Great and St Bartholomew the Less are historic churches located in London, with St Bartholomew the Great being the older of the two, dating back over 900 years. Visitors can explore the architecture and history of these ancient buildings, which are open for private prayer and guided tours.
From the Wikipedia article
Sir John Betjeman (; 28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society and first president of The Hackney Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture, helping to save St Pancras railway station from demolition. He began his career as a journalist and ended it as one of the most popular British Poets Laureate and a much-loved figure on British television.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5189, -0.1001
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1A 7NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 7600 0440
- Nearest railway station
- Barbican — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 8am-10pm
- Official site
- www.greatstbarts.com
Sources
- osm: node/4297242956 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Sir John Betjeman (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir John Betjeman?
- Sir John Betjeman is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1A 7NT), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Sir John Betjeman?
- Sir John Betjeman — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir John Betjeman?
- The nearest railway station is Barbican, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1A 7NT.
- Is Sir John Betjeman free to visit?
- Yes, Sir John Betjeman is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir John Betjeman?
- The nearest railway station is Barbican, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1A 7NT.