Edinburgh’s First Medical Officer of Health Sir Henry Littlejohn’s legacy to the city as its first Medical Officer of Health is enormous. On 8 May 2026 we mark his 200th birthday. This short talk will present his life in the round— surgeon, public official, forensic expert, family man, and more.This talk will be presented by Paul Laxton. Paul taught at the University of Liverpool for 33 years specialising in urban and economic history and the history of cartography. He is the author with Richard Rodger of Insanitary City: Henry Littlejohn and the Condition of Edinburgh (2013) May 28 2026 14.30 - 15.30 Edinburgh’s First Medical Officer of Health Join this talk presented by Paul Laxton to mark Sir Henry Littlejohn's 200th birthday. Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR Register via the Scottish Storytelling Centre
Edinburgh’s First Medical Officer of Health Sir Henry Littlejohn’s legacy to the city as its first Medical Officer of Health is enormous. On 8 May 2026 we mark his 200th birthday. This short talk will present his life in the round— surgeon, public official, forensic expert, family man, and more.This talk will be presented by Paul Laxton. Paul taught at the University of Liverpool for 33 years specialising in urban and economic history and the history of cartography. He is the author with Richard Rodger of Insanitary City: Henry Littlejohn and the Condition of Edinburgh (2013) May 28 2026 14.30 - 15.30 Edinburgh’s First Medical Officer of Health Join this talk presented by Paul Laxton to mark Sir Henry Littlejohn's 200th birthday. Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR Register via the Scottish Storytelling Centre
May 28 2026 14.30 - 15.30 Edinburgh’s First Medical Officer of Health Join this talk presented by Paul Laxton to mark Sir Henry Littlejohn's 200th birthday.
