What is recorded here
This brown commemorative plaque records: "The Calculating Boy" George Parker Bidder 1806-78 President of the Institution of Civil Engineers 1860-61 A child prodigy who was born nearby and became a distinguished engineer Recorded plaque organisation: Retired Chartered Engineers' Club.
George Parker Bidder was a child prodigy known for his exceptional mental calculation abilities; he later became a distinguished civil engineer and served as President of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
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