A Memorable Meeting

The Ruskin Society

event on the 18^th July 2009 at

St. John the Evangelist

The Parish Church of Shirley

Restoration of the grave and Ruskin’s links with Croydon

Here rests from day's well-sustained burden,
JOHN JAMES RUSKIN,
born in Edinburgh,May 18 1785.
He died in his home in London, March 3 1864.
He was an entirely honest merchant
and his memory is, to all who keep it, dear and helpful.
His son, whom he loved to the uttermost
and taught to speak truth, says this of him

Early arrivals in St. Johns Church before
the proceedings commenced at 2:30pm,
after a buffet lunch at The Crown Inn.

Dr Cynthia Gamble introduced Bernard Maguire, who then invited the Rev’d Anthony Collier to welcome visitors & parishoners alike to this redication of the restored tomb of John James and Margaret Ruskin, which is a grade 2 listed monument.

Dr Cynthia Gamble spoke of John Ruskin's links with Croydon and the tomb of his parents, which he designed and which has been refurbished thanks to the generosity of members of The Ruskin Society.

The stone mason from J.B.Shakespeare Ltd., Croydon, then described how the restoration had been done.

A vote of thanks to all concerned was given by Professor Michael Wheeler, before we moved outside to the churchyard.

The Rev’d Anthony Collier celebrating the rededication ceremony.

Afterwards, tea & cakes were served in the church hall by ladies of the parish.

Ruskin and Croydon

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	The Ruskin Society event on the 18^th July 2009 at St. John the Evangelist The Parish Church of Shirley Restoration of the grave and Ruskin’s links with Croydon Here rests from day's well-sustained burden, JOHN JAMES RUSKIN, born in Edinburgh,May 18 1785. He died in his home in London, March 3 1864. He was an entirely honest merchant and his memory is, to all who keep it, dear and helpful. His son, whom he loved to the uttermost and taught to speak truth, says this of him
Early arrivals in St. Johns Church before the proceedings commenced at 2:30pm, after a buffet lunch at The Crown Inn. Dr Cynthia Gamble introduced Bernard Maguire, who then invited the Rev’d Anthony Collier to welcome visitors & parishoners alike to this redication of the restored tomb of John James and Margaret Ruskin, which is a grade 2 listed monument.
	Dr Cynthia Gamble spoke of John Ruskin's links with Croydon and the tomb of his parents, which he designed and which has been refurbished thanks to the generosity of members of The Ruskin Society. The stone mason from J.B.Shakespeare Ltd., Croydon, then described how the restoration had been done. A vote of thanks to all concerned was given by Professor Michael Wheeler, before we moved outside to the churchyard.
	The Rev’d Anthony Collier celebrating the rededication ceremony.

The Ruskin Society

event on the 18th July 2009 at

St. John the Evangelist

The Parish Church of Shirley Restoration of the grave and Ruskin’s links with Croydon

The Rev’d Anthony Collier celebrating the rededication ceremony.

Ruskin and Croydon

event on the 18^th July 2009 at

The Parish Church of Shirley

Restoration of the grave and Ruskin’s links with Croydon