Commemorative plaques

Arthur Christopher Benson (24 April 1862 – 17 June 1925)

Arthur Christopher Benson is best remembered for his association with Eton College and Magdalene College of Cambridge University. Brother of the novelist E.F. Benson, Arthur himself was a well-published author but he is perhaps best known as the writer of the patriotic song "Land of Hope and Glory"

Works

• The Hill of Trouble and Other Stories (1903).
• The Isles of Sunset (1904).
• The Child of the Dawn (1911).
• Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories (1911).
• Escape and Other Essays (1916).
• Basil Netherby (1926)

The plaque was unveiled 7 November 2006