Betjeman poem goes into print

London - A lost poem by Sir John Betjeman is to be printed for the first time.

London - A lost poem by Sir John Betjeman is to be printed for the first time.

The poet originally narrated his work for a television series in 1962 and now a Devon couple have decided to print it.

The 178-line verse, entitled Still Sidmouth, is interspersed with 80 stills from the film featuring the town.

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