Falkner Allison
| Falkner Allison | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Winchester | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Winchester |
| Elected | c. 1961 |
| Term ended | 1974 (retirement) |
| Predecessor | Alwyn Williams |
| Successor | John Taylor |
| Other posts |
Bishop of Chelmsford (1951–1961) Principal of Ridley Hall (1945–1950) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1931 (deacon); 1932 (priest) |
| Consecration | c. 1951 |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Sherard Falkner Allison |
| Born |
19 January 1907 Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom |
| Died |
31 May 1993 (aged 86) Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | William & Emily |
| Spouse | Ruth Hills (m. 1936) |
| Children | 2 sons & 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
Sherard Falkner Allison (19 January 1907–31 May 1993) was an English bishop.
Early life, family and education
Allison was born in Stafford on 19 January 1907 while his father, William Sherard Allison, was Vicar of St Thomas' Church, Stafford.[1] He was born into a clergy family – besides his father, his mother Emily Beatrice's father (James Wheeler) and brother (Harold Wheeler) were already vicars – and Falkner's three brothers also became priests – Oliver Allison became Bishop in the Sudan while Roger and Gordon remained vicars.[2] Falkner (who was always known by his second forename) was educated at Dean Close School, Cheltenham as a child before studying as a Scholar at Jesus College, Cambridge and training for the ministry at Ridley Hall, Cambridge.
Priestly career
Having been ordained deacon in 1931, Allison served his title post as curate of St James's Church, Tunbridge Wells until 1934, being ordained priest in 1932. He then became Chaplain of Ridley Hall, Cambridge and Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Bradford, Alfred Blunt until 1936, when he became Vicar of Rodbourne Cheney. In 1940, Allison became Vicar of Erith until he was appointed Principal of Ridley Hall in 1945, where he served until his election as Bishop of Chelmsford. During his time at Ridley, he was also Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Rochester (until 1947) and to the Bishop of Ely (from 1947).
Episcopal career
Allison became Bishop of Chelmsford in 1951, where he served for ten years before he was made Bishop of Winchester in 1961. He remained in Winchester until his retirement in 1974,[3] during which time he was ex officio a Lord Spiritual and Prelate of the Order of the Garter. Having retired to Aldeburgh, Allison died on 31 May 1993, aged 86.
Styles and titles
- 1907–1931: Falkner Allison Esq.
- 1931–1951: The Reverend Falkner Allison
- 1951–1993: The Right Reverend Falkner Allison
Works
- The Christian Life (1938) with Douglas Ernest William Harrison
References
- ↑ "Allison, William Sherard (ALY881WS)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ↑ Attfield Family Tree – Family of Sherard Falkner Allison and Ruth Hills (Accessed 1 February 2014)
- ↑ E. B. Fryde, D. E. Greenway, S. Porter, I. Roy, Handbook of British Chronology (1996), p. 237 and p. 278.
Sources
- Allison, Rt Rev. Sherard Falkner. Who Was Who. 1920–2007 (December 2012 online ed.). A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- The Independent – Obituary: The Right Rev Falkner Allison (Accessed 1 February 2014)
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Wilson |
Bishop of Chelmsford 1951–1961 |
Succeeded by John Tiarks |
| Preceded by Alwyn Williams |
Bishop of Winchester 1961–1974 |
Succeeded by John Taylor |