Herbert Turner

Herbert Victor Turner (1888–1968) was the second Bishop of Penrith in the modern era.[1] Educated at Merton College, Oxford,[2] he was successively Curate at Sutton in Ashfield, Vicar of St. Peter's Church, Nottingham,[3] then St. Mary's Church, Radcliffe on Trent[4] and Canon of Southwell before his elevation to the Episcopate.[5] He retired to Windermere after 14 years in post and died a decade later on 10 March 1968.

Notes

  1. ^ Bishop Suffragan Of Penrith to resign The Times Tuesday, Dec 30, 1958; pg. 8; Issue 54345; col D
  2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  3. ^ Parish history
  4. ^ List of incumbents
  5. ^ He was also Archdeacon of Furness Who was Who (ibid)
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Grandage Edwards Powell
Bishop of Penrith
1944 – 1958
Succeeded by
Sydney Cyril Bulley