Inscription:
In memory of
Ernest Whitfeld
They were erected in memory of Ernest Whitfeld, heavily involved at St. John's, Grammar and other aspects of public life. See linked biography.
Mary Elsie Gillett
gates - memorial to Ernest Whitfeld
Identifer
ASJ2024.56Physical Description
Iron gates located at main and north entrances of the church. These are likely the ornate cast iron gates, not the welded steel pair that have been erected either side of rectory driveway.Inscription:
In memory of
Ernest Whitfeld
Historical Details
According to a note by the late Jenny Gill, the cast iron gates were the gift of H. Gillett, likely the former principal of Launceston Church Grammar School. (Mentioned in linked biography of Mary Elsie Gillett).They were erected in memory of Ernest Whitfeld, heavily involved at St. John's, Grammar and other aspects of public life. See linked biography.
Materials
IronDating of Item
1924 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
January 17 2024;;December 19 1924;Online Sources
Related Collection
St. John's Church Historical ItemsRelated People or Organisations
Ernest WhitfeldMary Elsie Gillett