Edward Henderson (bishop)
Edward Barry Henderson (1910–1986)[1] was Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1960 to 1975.
The son of Edward Henderson, former Dean of Salisbury, Henderson was educated at Radley and Trinity College, Cambridge. After a curacy in Pimlico[2] he was Rector of Holy Trinity, Ayr from 1939 until 1947 (a period which encompassed wartime service in the RNVR) and Vicar of St Paul's Knightsbridge from 1947[3] until his elevation to the suffragan bishopric of Tewkesbury,[4] translation to Bath See following in 1960. After 15 years he resigned to begin retirement in Somerset.[5]
Notes
- ↑ NPG.org
- ↑ During which he married Hester Taylor- with whom he had 3 children. Who's Who 1970 London, A & C Black, 1971 ISBN 0-7136-1140-5
- ↑ Crockfords, (London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
- ↑ New Suffragan Bishop (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Wednesday, 30 Mar 1955; pg. 6; Issue 53200D
- ↑ Debrett's People of Today 1992 London, Debrett's 1993 ISBN 1-870520-09-2
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Augustine John Hodson |
Bishop of Tewkesbury 1955 – 1960 |
Succeeded by Forbes Trevor Horan |
| Preceded by Harold William Bradfield |
Bishop of Bath and Wells 1960 – 1975 |
Succeeded by John Monier Bickersteth |
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