Herbert Pelham

Herbert Sidney Pelham was the 3rd Bishop of Barrow-in-Furness from 1926 until his death in 1944. Born in 1881 and educated at Harrow School and University College, Oxford,^[1] his first posts after ordination were at inner-city Missions.^[2] After which he was Chaplain to the Bishop of Birmingham , Head of the Harrow Mission, and Vicar of Barking- a post he held until 1926 when he was elevated to the Episcopate.^[3] The author of one book “The Training of a Working Boy”, he died on 11 March 1944.^[4]

Notes

1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
2. ^ Oxford Mission (Bermondsey); Birmingham Street Children's Union- Who was Who (Ibid)
3. ^ The Times, Saturday, Feb 06, 1926; pg. 12; Issue 44189; col E New Bishop Of Barrow.
4. ^ The Times Monday, Mar 13, 1944; pg. 6; Issue 49803; col E Obituary The Rt Rev HS Pelham