Sir Walter Tapper and the Guildford Grammar School Chapel

Details of the life and career of prominent English architect Sir Walter Tapper (1861-1935) are presented in the context of his professional contribution to Australia. The background events and the architectural merits of the Chapel of SS. Mary and George at Guildford Grammar School built by him and consecrated in 1914 are discussed to highlight his passion for the project which is considered his best surviving church design.