Lionel Ford

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The Very Revd Lionel George Bridges Justice Ford[1] (1865-1932) was an Anglican priest who served as Dean of York after two headships at eminent English public schools[2]. Born into a distinguished family [3] he was educated at Repton and King's College, Cambridge [4] before embarking on a career as a school master at Eton, during which time he was ordained a curate in the Anglican church[5]. Subsequently headmaster at Repton and then Harrow [6]he ascended to the Deanery at York in 1925, a post he was to hold until his death seven years later[7]. His memorial is in the restored Zouche Chapel[8].

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  1. ^ Portrait
  2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  3. ^ Marriage details
  4. ^ The Times, Monday, Feb 20, 1888; pg. 10; Issue 32313; col G Winner of The Chancellor’s Classical Medal
  5. ^ The Times, Monday, Dec 25, 1893; pg. 9; Issue 34143; col D Ordinations. Canterbury
  6. ^ The Times, Tuesday, May 31, 1910; pg. 13; Issue 39286; col E Harrow School. New Headmaster
  7. ^ New Dean Of York Dean Bate Appointed to succeed Ford (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Saturday, May 21, 1932; pg. 10; Issue 46139; col D
  8. ^ The Times, Saturday, Dec 09, 1933; pg. 14; Issue 46623; col E In Memory Of Dean Ford Zouche Chapel Restored At York
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