Arthur Patterson aka 'John Knowlittle' - An Exhibition of the Life & Work of Norfolk's Most Enigmatic Naturalist
The City Bookshop, 10 Davey Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1PQ
Born in humble circumstances in a Great Yarmouth 'row', this free exhibition chronicles the life of Arthur Patterson (1857-1935) through his writings and cartoons. An insurance agent, postman, pedlar, zookeeper, warehouseman, showman and finally school attendance officer (for 20 years) Patterson was the only sibling to survive his humble upbringing in poverty.
Patterson penned nearly 30 books, sketches and over 1000 cartoons for local newspapers and wrote countless articles for learned journals. Encouraged by the Duchess of Bedford, finally he was elected as an Associate of the Linnean Society in 1935, the last year of his life, to cement his massive contribution to nature in East Norfolk.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 10:00-17:00
- Saturday 12 September:
- 10:00-17:00
- Sunday 13 September:
- 10:30-15:30
- Monday 14 September:
- 10:00-17:00
- Tuesday 15 September:
- 10:00-17:00
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 10:00-17:00
- Thursday 17 September:
- 10:00-17:00
- Friday 18 September:
- 10:00-17:00
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10:00-17:00
- Sunday 20 September:
- 10:30-15:30
Location & directions
The City Bookshop, 10 Davey Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1PQ
- Contact on day:
- David Clarke
- Telephone number:
- +441603626113
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please note: Our Exhibition Room is on the first floor which is only accessible by stairs.
