Sir Whitworth Wallis FSA
(1855-1927)

Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, 1st Keeper of the Museum and Art Gallery (1885-1927), and Knight Bachelor (from 1912)

Died aged c. 72

Whitworth Wallis (23 June 1855 – 16 January 1927) was the first director of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (opened in 1885). He was knighted in 1912.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

To the honoured memory of Whitworth Wallis KT: F.S.A. First Keeper of the Museum and Art Gallery 1885 - 1927. To whose energy inspiration and knowledge is greatly due the formation of this permanent collection of works of art

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they is commemorated