Guy Sanderson

The Rt Rev Wilfrid Guy Sanderson (known as Guy)[1] was Anglican Bishop of Plymouth from 1962 [2] to 1972. He was born on 17 August 1905 [3] and educated at Malvern and Merton College, Oxford. After ordination he was a Curate at Farnborough [4] and then Priest in charge of St Aidan’s Aldershot[5]. After this he held posts at Woodham, Surrey, Alton, Hampshire, Silverton, Devon and finally (before elevation to the Episcopate) Barnstaple[6]. He died on 22 July 1988.

Notes

  1. ^ Torbay & District Organists' Association — St Petroc, South Brent
  2. ^ The Times, Tuesday, Jun 26, 1962; pg. 14; Issue 55427; col F Ecclesiastical News Next Bishop Of Plymouth
  3. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  4. ^Crockford's clerical directory, 1976” (Lambeth, Church House ISBN 0108153674)
  5. ^ History of Aldershot churches
  6. ^ Where he was also Archdeacon of the area > Who was Who (ibid)
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Norman Harry Clarke
Bishop of Plymouth (Anglican)
1962 – 1972
Succeeded by
Richard Fox Cartwright