Lord Alwyne Compton, Bishop of Ely (1825-1906)., 09/01/1893-08/18/1905

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: 55754

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

This is a small collection of correspondence by numerous eminent English Anglican clergymen to Robert Woodward and his wife, concerning primarily the acknowledgement of invitations to visit the Woodwards at their home, Arley Castle in Bewdley, Worcestershire.

Dates

09/01/1893-08/18/1905

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 3 ALS to Mrs. Robert Woodward from Rt. Rev. Lord Alwyne Compton. Compton was born in 1825, son of 2nd Marquis of Northampton. He married Florence, daughter of Rev. Robert Anderson, 1850. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge; ordained, 1850; became honorary canon of Peterborough, 1856-75; archdeacon of Oakham, 1875-79; H.M.'s High Almoner, since 1882; dean of Worcester, 1879-85; prolocutor of the Lower House of Canterbury, 1880-86. (Source: Who's Who, 1901.)

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ELY, BISHOP OF - SEE: COMPTON, ALWYNE: Autographed Letter

COMPTON, ALWYNE - CORRES. TO WOODWARD, MRS. ROBERT 1893-1905: Autographed Letter

WOODWARD, MRS. ROBERT - CORRES. TO COMPTON, ALWYNE: Autographed Letter