People: Sir Tatton Sykes

"The open-handed readiness of Sir Tatton Sykes on all occasions which appeal to his munificence, is a trait which might almost be taken for granted as necessary to complete the character; but we cannot pass by so pleasant a subject of contemplation without giving at least one instance. In the course of last year, a meeting of the inhabitants of Bishop Wilton was held in the vestry of the parish church for the purpose of laying a rate for the restoration of the church, when it was most unexpectedly announced to the meeting that 'Sir Tatton Sykes, of Sledmere, was unwilling that any rate should be laid, it being his intention to restore the edifice entirely at his own expense.' The work is expected to cost between £2,000 and £3,000. Mr. J. L. Pearson, of London, is the architect appointed to carry out the work."

"The church at Bishop Wilton having been much dilapidated, the opinion of J. L. Pearson, Esq., the architect, of London, was taken on its condition, and he advised that with the exception of the tower and part of the northern wall, the edifice should be rebuilt. In February in last year a meeting was convened, at which the vicar, the Rev. J. Eldridge presided, for the purpose of laying a rate for the restoration ..."