The writing box is also in the LDHS collection - Registration no. 1478. It was presented to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bennett in appreciation of her fundraising efforts for the church. Lizzie Bennett, later Mrs Todd, also served as church organist for many years.Black and white photograph of the top of the writing box which was presented to Miss Elizabeth Bennett by the congregation of St Paul's Church of England, Linton, in 1873. Photograph shows the inscription on the box.elizabeth bennett, rev. r johnson mercer, st paul's church of england linton, writing boxes

Writing box presented to Elizabeth Ann Bennett for her work to reopen St Paul's Anglican Church Linton, after it closed for lack of funds. Miss Bennett raised 80 pounds from a collection among the miners to pay the stipend.Black and gold writing box with gold lettering on lid.On lid: "Presented to Elizabeth Ann Bennett by the Revd. R. Johnson Mercer and the congregation of St Paul's Church, Linton, 1873".elizabeth bennett, rev. r. johnson mercer, st paul's church of england linton, writing boxes