Jeffrey James West
British civil servant
About Jeffrey James West
Lived 1950 – 2022 (aged 72).
Reverend Canon Jeffrey James West (15 October 1950 – 4 December 2022) was a British Anglican priest who was the Principal Inspector of Historic Buildings, English Heritage (1983–1986). Since 2017 he has been an Honorary Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
Early life West was born on 15 October 1950, the son of Walter Edward West and Francis Margaret West (née Tatam). He was educated at Bedford Modern School and Worcester College, Oxford. and Policy Director (2002–2005).
Honours and fellowships West was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2006 New Year Honours for services to the historic environment.
He became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2001.
Personal life West was married in 1987 to Juliet Elizabeth Allan.
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British civil servant
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Jeffrey James West was born on 15 October 1950.
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Jeffrey James West died on 4 December 2022.
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