He came from a family of architects: his brother William designed several famous buildings including the National Gallery, London.
[4] George was ordained in 1810 and served, in succession, as During his time in Nottingham, he had a continuing problem in ensuring that people wanting to get married were genuine parishioners.
As Vicar of St Mary's, Nottingham, he was preaching at a service when a loud crack from the masonry caused those attending to believe that the tower was collapsing, and a panic ensued.
[6] By selecting Cottingham, Wilkins is credited with saving St Mary's medieval fabric, rather than submitting to a project to rebuild the church.
[7] Wilkin's second "posting" was in 1808, as Curate at Hadleigh under the Rector, Dr. Edward Hay-Drummond, into whose household he was invited to live.