Christopher Woodforde (29 November 1907-12 August 1962) was an Anglican

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and noted author in the mid 20th century. Woodforde was born on 29 November 1907 and educated at

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and Peterhouse, Cambridge. Ordained in 1932 he began his ecclesiastical career with

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at King's Lynn,

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and

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. After this he held incumbencies at Exford,

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and Steeple Morden. From 1948 to 1959 he was

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and Chaplain at New College, Oxford. In 1959 he was appointed

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, a post he held until his death on 12 August 1962 aged 54.''Obituary Dr.Christopher Woodforde''

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Tuesday, Aug 21, 1962; pg. 12; Issue 55475; col B

Works

'A Pad in the Straw' pub London by JM Dent & Sons Ltd 1952 illustrated Yunge-Bateman

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Woodforde, Christopher 1907 births Place of birth missing People educated at King's School, Bruton Alumni of Peterhouse, Cambridge Fellows of New College, Oxford Deans of Wells 1962 deaths Place of death missing