James Cecil Parke - Trinity Square, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Meirion
N 53° 19.325 W 003° 49.694
30U E 444831 N 5908420
One of a number of plaques scattered around Llandudno in memory of famous and historic locals, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMDKEQ
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/25/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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A plaque dedicated to James Cecil Parke in Llandudno. The plaque is located next to the entrance to the office of Swayne Johnson Solicitors (incorporating Chamberlain Johnson & Parke).

James Cecil Parke was a renowned all-round sportsman originally from Ireland who won accolade in the sports of tennis, golf and international rugby.

He was also a founding partner in the soilcitors firm of Chamberlain, Johnson & Parke in Llandudno.

The plaque in bi-lingual, the Welsh text reads:


James Cecil Parke
1881 - 1946
Cyfreithiwr a Sbortsmon
Pencampwr Tenis Sengl i Ddynion yn Awstralia 1912
Pencampwr Gêm Tenis Dwbl Cymysg Wimbledon 1914
Chwaraewr Rygbi Rhyngwladol Iwerddon
Partner yn nghwmni Chamberlain, Johnson a Parke

and the English text reads:

James Cecil Parke
1881 - 1946
Solicitor and Sportsman
Australian Men's Singles Tennis Champion 1912
Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Champion 1914
Irish Rugby International
Partner in Chamberlain, Johnson & Parke
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque.

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Local Civic Society / Town Council ?

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