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Newdigate prize

The Newdigate prize is a prize for English verse awarded by the University of Oxford. It was founded by Sir Roger Newdigate in the 18th century. Notable winners have included John Ruskin, Matthew Arnold, Laurence Binyon, and John Buchan.

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