Gilbert's Marriage to Geraldine Parker

Gilbert was educated at Charterhouse School, where, for four years, he was a member of the school’s rifle corps. He then studied at agricultural college in Edinburgh in preparation for his chosen career as a land agent. On 6^th February 1906, aged 24, he married Geraldine Margaret Parker. They were married at St. Mary’s Church, South Milford, where Geraldine’s family were prominent members of the local congregation. A special train was chartered to deliver the Tunstill family and guests, with stops at Skipton, Burnley Rosegrove, Wakefield and Normanton, before arriving at Monk Fryston, from where guests were conveyed to the church in coaches. Geraldine Parker was attended by six bridesmaids, including her two younger sisters and three of Gilbert’s younger sisters, Dolly, Gertie and Sybil. Gilbert’s best man was one of his schoolfriends from Charterhouse, Leonard Rock, of Wimbledon. After the ceremony a reception for 130 guests was held in the Vinery at Milford Hall, home of the Parker family, before the married couple departed for their continental honeymoon.

This photograph, taken at some point between 1916 and 1918, shows Gilbert (front right) with Geraldine (middle row, right). Geraldine's brother, Frank, is seated front left along with other members of Geraldine's family.