Lawrence takes teaching post in Croydon
Poet involved
What happened
After qualifying as a teacher, Lawrence leaves Eastwood for a teaching position at the Davidson School in Croydon, a London suburb, where he remains until 1912. Though he finds the work demanding, he proves to be an energetic and enthusiastic teacher.
Literary impact
The move to Croydon exposed Lawrence to metropolitan literary circles and provided the financial stability to continue writing. His teaching experiences and the contrast between urban London and his rural Nottinghamshire origins deepened his critique of industrial modernity and informed the settings and themes of his early novels.
Source: Britannica
