Back To The Market: Jeremy Thorpe talk with Malcolm Prowse (FREE)

ND Councillor Malcolm Prowse who knew and worked for Jeremy Thorpe will give a talk about his career and his relationship with North Devon.

Jeremy Thorpe's connection with North Devon began in 1952 and was the local MP from 1959 to 1979 and served as leader of the Liberal Party from 1967 to 1976. His career was blighted by a scandal that centred around his sexuality. North Devon Councillor Malcolm Prowse who knew and worked for Jeremy Thorpe will give a talk about his career and his relationship with North Devon.

We are able to provide travel bursaries to help you attend this activity. These will be paid in cash on the day you attend. Please book your space on Eventbrite and contact [email protected] to confirm how much you require.

This event is part of our 'Back To The Market' project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.'Back To The Market' investigates the heritage of Barnstaple Pannier Market, concentrating on three key areas of research: the events around Oswald Mosley’s talk that took place in Barnstaple Pannier Market in 1934, Jeremy Thorpe’s wedding reception that took place in Barnstaple Pannier Market in 1968, and The Beggar’s Opera written in 1728 by John Gay who was born in Barnstaple. The exhibition (on from 4th November to 19th December) features three commissions by artists Jessica Akerman, Cecily Loveys Jervoise and Graham Taylor, who have been exploring these three areas and contemporary issues revolving around them more broadly.

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to deliver a year-long project that provides research opportunities, fun activities for the community, and the chance for people to think more deeply about what the Pannier Market means to our area.