Our April 2023 Meeting

The Life & Legacy of George Peabody 

Christine Wagg

Thursday, April 20th at 7:30PM

The North End Club, 70 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7LW

Born into a poor family in Massachusetts, George Peabody moved to London established himself as a successful banker. In his old age, Peabody won worldwide acclaim for his philanthropy. He founded the Peabody Trust in Britain, providing housing for the poor. The Peabody Trust continues his work to this day.

Christine will outline the life and achievements of George Peabody, the history of the trust and some of the notable properties it owns.

Christine Wagg is the Peabody Trust’s historian and has a background in property law.