New Window Unveiled at Rhossili Church

A service was held on Wednesday, 17th February 2016 to dedicate a window in memory of Edgar Evans, (7th March 1876 – 17th February 1912), polar explorer and member of the British Antarctic Expedition.

The window was designed and created by Anne Clarkson and was gifted by her to St Mary’s Church; the design in hues of blue, grey, black and white, depicts two figures standing above a crevasse and looking into the black abyss of the bleak inhospitable terrain of the Antarctic.

Among the full congregation was Anne Clarkson with family and friends and a number of Edgar Evans’ descendants including John Evans, grandson.  Also in attendance was Mr & Mrs Jack Brewer who funded the installation of the window and a number of historians with special interest in Edgar Evans.