Arthur Parham

Arthur Grom Parham[1] (25 June 1883[2] –10 January 1961[3]) was the Anglican Bishop of Reading[4] from 1942 until 1954. He was educated at Magdalen College School, Oxford then Exeter College in the same city and ordained in 1910. Beginning his ministry with a curacy at Bromley he was then appointed Chaplain of Magdalen College, Oxford.[5] When peace returned he became Rector of Easthampstead, then Rural Dean of Reading[6] and finally (before his elevation to the Episcopate) Archdeacon of Berkshire.[7] In retirement he continued to serve the Church as an Assistant Bishop within the Diocese of Oxford.

Notes

  1. ^ NPG details
  2. ^ Who was Who1897-2007: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN ISBN 9780199540877
  3. ^ Obituary- Rt Rev AG Parham The Times Tuesday, Jan 10, 1961; pg. 10; Issue 54975; col F
  4. ^ The Times, Monday, Jun 01, 1942; pg. 6; Issue 49250; col C Ecclesiastical News: Consecration of the Bishop of Reading
  5. ^ A period interrupted with wartime service as a Chaplain to the Forces during which he was twice Mentioned in Despatches and awarded the MC
  6. ^ Berkshire Rural Deaneries at the National Archive
  7. ^ Archdeacons of Berkshire
Church of England titles
Preceded by
In abeyance		 Bishop of Reading
1942 –1954		 Succeeded by
Eric Henry Knell
Bishops of Reading