"Slough" by John Betjeman (poetry reading)

An atypical poem published in 1937 of revulsion rather than celebration, which was Betjeman's usual mood.

Half-a-crown was one eighth of a quid (pound sterling).

The Office, Series 1 is sold "appropriately adorned with John Betjeman's poem Slough. " Therefore this reading is appropriately adorned with a picture of Ricky Gervais.

The Statue of Sir John is at St Pancras Station.

Actually Slough has improved a little since Sir John made his opinions known. Whether there's a connection, I don't know.

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[JohannMint]

Is that your voice? That is great! Are you a professional actor or something?

[SpokenVerse]

Yes, it's my voice - I read everything in this channel. No, I'm not a professional actor.

[virtualpilot45]

You could get a job in that, seriously. Thing's like reading people's statements in court, you would be great at that!

[SpokenVerse]

Wow, do you really think so?

[virtualpilot45]

Apply for it, give them some of these videos.

[SpokenVerse]

I was kidding. They couldn't possibly afford me.

[Strictwest]

the cabbages are coming now? he's the only cabbage round here.

REAL HOT SALAMANDER

[MsMirrorMirror]

Every day is like Sunday! Come, come nuclear bombs.

[cheeryble]

Marvellous poem very well read...

[eganl]

I have to apologise SpokenVerse, I used your reading for a uni project I had a day to do. I'll be happy to take it down if you wish.

[idle44]

With a few alterations to the products this poem now speaks of all market towns in post 1960's Britain.

[2big]

@SpokenVerse legend.

[djsmurfie]

I love Betjeman; sadly his England is dead: it died a long time ago.

[virtualpilot45]

lol