Norman Clarke (bishop)

Norman Harry Clarke^[1] was the third Anglican Bishop of Plymouth from 1950 to 1962^[2][3] and, simultaneously, the Archdeacon of Plymouth.

Clarke was born in Sheffield on 31 July 1892^[4] and educated at Sheffield University,.^[5] He was a Diocesan Inspector of Schools, then a residential canon at Southwark Cathedral and finally (before his ordination to the episcopate) Vicar of St Andrew’s, Plymouth.^[6] He died on 18 February 1974,^[7]

Notes

1. NPG details
2. "Ecclesiastical News: New Bishop Of Plymouth", The Times, 3 July 1950, p. 6.
3. "Ecclesiastical News: Bishop Of Plymouth to retire", The Times, 26 June 1962, p. 14.
4. “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
5. Honorary Graduates of Sheffield University
6. Church website
7. "Obituary: Right Rev N. H. Clarke", The Times, 19 February 1974, p. 18.