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Matthew Arnold is buried in the family plot in All Saints' Churchyard,
Laleham, Middlesex. (See
map...ref no. 20)
Arnold was the son of Thomas Arnold, a Headmaster of
Rugby School, who is also buried in the churchyard.
In 1851 Arnold became an inspector of schools -
a career to which he dedicated 35 years of his life.
In 1858 Arnold became Professor of Poetry at
Oxford University which was rather ironic as, with the exception of one further
poetry collection, he wrote prose for the rest of his life.
Arnold's early poetry was heavily influenced by Byron.
In his later years he was renowned as the greatest literary critic of his day -
influencing the likes of T.S Eliot.
Grave of Matthew Arnold
Photograph by kind permission of
Laleham Parish Church
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