Pearce, Ernest Harold., 10/08/1919-10/08/1919

File — Box: 1, Folder: 19

Identifier: 55770

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

10/08/1919-10/08/1919

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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 ALS to Mrs. Robert Woodward from Rt. Rev. Ernest H. Pearce, Bishop of Worcester (since 1919). Addressed from Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, 10/8/1919: My Dear Mrs. Woodward - Many thanks for your very kind invitation which I gladly accept... @ Pearce was born in London, July 23, 1865, eldest son of James Pearce. He received his education at Christ's Hospital. He became deacon, 1889; priest, 1890 (Canterbury); assistant master, S.E. College, Ramsgate, 1889-90; assistant master, Christ's Hospital, 1891-92; and among many other positions, the following: treasurer of Westminster Abbey, 1912-16; canon of Westminster, 1911-19; archdeacon, 1916-18; sub-dean, 1918-19; chaplain to the king, 1918-19; bishop of Worcester 1919. (Source: Who's Who, 1922.)

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PEARCE, ERNEST HAROLD - CORRES. TO WOODWARD, MRS. ROBERT 1919: Autographed Letter

WOODWARD, MRS. ROBERT - CORRES. FROM PEARCE, ERNEST HAROLD: Autographed Letter