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Ted Wickham

1911 – 1994

Bishop of Middleton

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About Ted Wickham

Lived 1911 – 1994 (aged 82). Ted Wickham was a chaplain and canon.

Edward Ralph Wickham (called Ted; 3 November 19111994) was a long serving Bishop of Middleton.

Wickham was educated at the University of London and was ordained: made deacon in Advent 1938 (18 December) and ordained priest the following St Thomas' Day (21 December 1939) — both times by Harold Bilbrough, Bishop of Newcastle, at Newcastle Cathedral. His first post after curacy was as chaplain at the Royal Ordnance factory at Swynnerton. His subsequent experience was largely based in industrial areas and included a nine-year stint as a canon residentiary at Sheffield Cathedral.

He was consecrated a bishop on 30 November 1959, by Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of York, at York Minster. He then served as Bishop of Middleton (a suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Manchester) until his retirement in 1982. A noted ecumenicist he wrote widely on the churches' role in a changing world. His published works include Church and People in an Industrial City.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Chaplain, canon
Education
University of London
Positions held
Bishop of Middleton
Also known as
Edward Ralph Wickham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ted Wickham?

Bishop of Middleton (1911–1994)

When was Ted Wickham born?

Ted Wickham was born on 3 November 1911.

When did Ted Wickham die?

Ted Wickham died on 29 September 1994.

What was Ted Wickham's occupation?

Ted Wickham was a chaplain and canon.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ted Wickham

· Wikidata: Q7693874

· DBpedia: Ted Wickham

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