Matthew Benson Harrison
1824–1879 (age 55)
Biography
Matthew Benson Harrison was a respected figure in his community during the nineteenth century. He lived a full life spanning the years 1824 to 1879, witnessing significant changes in Victorian England.
His memory is preserved in the Church of St Mary in Ambleside, where he was laid to rest. He remains a part of the local heritage and history of this picturesque Lake District town.