Pannett Park sundial (1)
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Pannett Park sundial (1)
Image: © Mike Kirby Taken: 6 Jul 2011
Pannett Park exists thanks to the generosity of Robert Elliott Pannett, a Whitby solicitor who spent his life in local government and in service to his fellow townspeople. When he learned that Chubb Hill Estate, then market gardens, was for sale, he bought it to give to the town. In his will dated October 1917 he arranged for it to become a public park and as a site for the erection of a public museum, which is in fact the Art Gallery opened in 1928, while the present museum is a separate but adjoining building. Pannett of course did not live to see his intent fulfilled. He died on 22nd July 1920. see Image The latest part of the park’s refurbishment has seen a new working sundial unveiled in Museum Terrace in honour of Robert Elliott Pannett. It has been created by renowned blacksmith James Godbold.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.485276
Longitude
-0.621138