Belgravia in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Matthew Arnold
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 27, 2026
1. Matthew Arnold Marker
Matthew Arnold
1822-1888
Poet and Critic
lived here
Erected 1954 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 51° 29.769′ N, 0° 8.932′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Belgravia. It is on Chester Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Chester Square, City of Westminster, England SW1W 9HJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Queen Wilhelmina (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert, Lord Boothby (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mary Shelley (about 150 meters away);
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1. Matthew Arnold (Wikipedia). Overview:
Matthew Arnold (24 December 1822 15 April 1888) was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother of both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.(Submitted on April 10, 2026.)
2. Arnold, Matthew (1822-1888) (English Heritage). On his home in Belgravia:
Arnold had no fixed abode in the capital until he moved to 2 Chester Square in Belgravia in late 1858 with his wife, Frances Flu Lucy (18251901),(Submitted on April 10, 2026.)and their family. Chester Square is a dignified series of stucco terraces built in the 1830s and 1840s as an afterthought to the grand design of Belgravia, and number 2 reflects the relatively modest means of its occupant. Arnold wrote that the house was a very small one, but it will be something to unpack ones portmanteau for the first time since I was married, now nearly seven years ago. The place was, he told his sister, delightful inside, and very pleasant to return to, though at present I cannot quite forgive it for not being twenty miles out of London.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 27, 20262. Matthew Arnold Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
