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Jeffrey James West
Reverend Canon Jeffrey James West (15 October 1950 – 4 December 2022) was a British Anglican priest who was the Principal Inspector of Historic Buildings, English Heritage (1983–1986). Since 2017 he has been an Honorary Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. Early life West was born on 15 October 1950, the son of Walter Edward West and Francis Margaret West (née Tatam). He was educated at Bedford Modern School and Worcester College, Oxford. Career In 1974, West joined the Ancient Monuments Inspectorate at the Department of the Environment and became an Assistant Inspector (1974–79) and an Inspector (1979–81). He was then seconded as Principal, Local Government Finance, Department of the Environment (1981–83) and later became Principal Inspector of Historic Buildings at what is now known as English Heritage (1983–86). West continued at English Heritage becoming Regional Director of Historic Properties (Midlands and East Anglia) between 1986 and 1997; Director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedford Modern School
Bedford Modern School (often called BMS) is a Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference independent school in Bedford, England. The school has its origins in Bedford Charity, The Harpur Trust, born from the financial endowment, endowments left by William Harpur, Sir William Harpur in the sixteenth century. BMS comprises a Preparatory school (UK), junior school (ages 6–11) and a senior school (ages 11–18). The school has had four names. In 1873 the school became Bedford Modern School to reflect its modern curriculum, providing an education for the professions. BMS provided education not only for the locality but also for colonial and military personnel abroad, seeking good education for their young families. History Bedford Modern School has its origins in Bedford Charity, The Harpur Trust, born from the financial endowment, endowments left by William Harpur, Sir William Harpur in the sixteenth century. Since the separation of Bedford School and BMS in 1764, the School ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
