London could expand and absorb Slough in a big shakeup of local government. The UK ’s town – ranked the “most miserable” and ...

When asked about her inspiration for the book, the author passionately explains, “My deep appreciation for my Greek heritage ...

Our Poetry Book of the Month reviews include two invigorating releases by Diane Seuss and a dark, posthumous collection by Tove Ditlevsen Alongside Terrance Hayes, Diane Seuss has a strong case to ...

First transmitted in 1968, John Betjeman takes a journey from Marble Arch to Edgware talking about buildings of interest and reciting four specially written poems along the way. Show more First ...

The Nash Ensemble play Benjamin Britten at the Bath Mozartfest 2024, and the BBC Singers perform an arrangement of Madeleine Dring’s setting of John Betjeman’s poem Song of a Nightclub ...

If I felt slightly silly coming to this ancient tourist trap every year, I was comforted that arguably the world’s coolest tourist, the exiled Russian, Nobel Prize-winning poet Joseph Brodsky ...

A famous poem was written about how bad it is ... In 1937, two years before the outbreak of World War Two, Sir John Betjeman's ode to the Berkshire town began: "Come friendly bombs and fall ...

Slough has never claimed to be beautiful or twee but it was always proud – shrugging off the criticisms of those such as the late Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman who famously invited 'friendly ...

Irish poet Michael Longley has died aged 85. The acclaimed poet was born in Belfast in July 1939 and lived in the city until his death. Mr Longley went to school at Royal Belfast Academical ...

Our critic A.O. Scott shows you what he loves about it. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott Poems aren’t pictures, but sometimes they try to make us see, and to make us feel in ways we might associate ...

The poem is a tribute to the spirit of India, capturing the essence of its rich culture, diverse traditions, and the strength that comes from its unity. It celebrates the beauty of India's ...

Ahead of Republic Day 2025, we have compiled a list of patriotic poems that you can consider reciting at your school celebrations. Check out the poems here that highlight the spirit of Republic Day.