W. G. Collingwood

1854–1932 (age 78)

Biography

W. G. Collingwood combined artistry with scholarship, translating the sagas of the north and preserving the writings of John Ruskin while fostering a deep appreciation for cultural heritage.

His meticulous work and generous spirit live on in the cultural fabric of the town, and those who visit St Andrew Churchyard remember him as a translator and historian whose patience enriched many lives.

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