Plaque

Matthew Arnold

Erection date: 1954

Inscription

London County Council
Matthew Arnold, 1822 - 1888, poet and critic, lived here.

Site: Matthew Arnold (1 memorial)

SW1, Chester Square, 2

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Matthew Arnold

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Matthew Arnold

Poet, writer and school inspector.  Born at Laleham-on-Thames, Middlesex, son...

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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