Arthur Samuel blue plaque

Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Sir Arthur Michael Samuel 1872-1942 The first Jewish Lord Mayor of Norwich was born in Timberhill. He was a generous benefactor to the city, especially in the wake of the disastrous floods in 1912. Later Conservative MP for Farnham, Secretary for Overseas Trade (1924-1927) and Financial Secretary to

the Treasury (1927-1929), he was created 1st Baron Mancroft in 1932, choosing the title in recognition of his strong links to the City.

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