Sydney Rhodes James CBE (born Aldeburgh 30 May 1855 – died Leatherhead 10 February 1934) was Archdeacon of Dudley from 1921 until his death. James was educated at Haileybury and Trinity College, Cambridge. James was the older brother of

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, the medievalist scholar and author of ghost stories. He was an Assistant Master at

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from 1879 to 1897, in which year he was ordained as a priest in the Church of England. He was Headmaster of

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from 1897 to 1914. During his years in education he was also an officer in the Territorial Army and was awarded the Volunteer Decoration in 1902. On 14 February 1934 two funeral services were held simultaneously, one in Worcester Cathedral and one at

Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge Holy Trinity Church is a parish church in the Church of England located in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Setting The church is set in a leafy one-way system, connecting the high street to the Harbour. It is adjacent to the local library (forme ...

where he worshipped when on holiday.''Archdeacon James ''The Times'' (London, England), Thursday, Feb 15, 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46679

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People educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College Alumni of Trinity College, Cambridge Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Archdeacons of Dudley 1855 births 1934 deaths {{Canterbury-archdeacon-stub