TALK Sir Peter Eade, in his own words, at the bicentennial of his birth.

In celebration of the bicentenary of his birth in Acle during 1825, this talk from biographer Phyllida Scrivens, will explore the life of Peter Eade. Over his long lifetime, Peter became known as a senior man of medicine, a generous benefactor, a knight of the realm, Mayor of Norwich on three occasions, and keeper of pet tortoises.

Using many of Peter’s own words, including from his autobiography published in 1916, his Collectanea of Addresses and Papers and articles from the British Medical Journal, Phyllida will map out Peter’s remarkable career, sharing her insight into this man who gave so much to the people of Norwich.

Phyllida Scrivens is a local historian and biographer, Her third book The Great Thorpe Disaster 1874 was published in 2021. Phyllida has given many illustrated talks to groups around Norfolk but has now decided to retire from face to face talks, so this may be the last chance to hear her speak in person.