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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Matthew Arnold
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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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