1 JUNE 1956, Page 8

JOHN BETJEMAN'S working of Pytchley and Belvoir into a verse

last week has inspired a number of topographical bards. The best effort comes from someone near Wolverhampton :

A dashing young lady of Brewood With a quaint sense of fun was imbewood; She said : 'I'm Houdini,' Ripped off her Bikini And capered about in the newood. PHAROS