Archbishop of Canterbury. Born Edinburgh. A pupil at Harrow. Suffered all his adult life from the damage to his lower back caused by a shooting accident. 1877 married Edith daughter of Archibald Tait, the Archbishop of Canterbury at the time, but they had no children. A favourite of Queen Victoria. Archbishop of Canterbury 1903 - 28, the first to retire, rather than die in office. He resigned on 12 November 1928, his golden wedding anniversary. Died at home, 10 Cheyne Walk.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Randall Thomas Davidson, Baron Davidson of Lambeth
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Randall Thomas Davidson - Lambeth Palace
Erected the year after Davidson's death, about 18 months after his resignatio...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Randall Thomas Davidson, Baron Davidson of Lambeth
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Harrow School - WW1 memorial
The plaque was laid in 1921 (British Pathe film) and the building was opened ...
Opening of the BMA house
This inscription is on the inside of the west face of the courtyard, to the l...
Other Subjects
J.J.H. Septimus Pennington, Rector
Rector of St Clement Danes in the Strand. The lady beside the Rector in the picture is his daughter, Louie who had a sad end.
German Lutheran church in Hanbury Street
Occupied the building until sometime between 1818 and 1828. See German Lutheran church in London for an overview.
Cardinal John Heenan, Archbishop of Westminster
Roman Catholic priest. (Not the American boxer despite what Wikipedia says.) Born Ilford. Archbishop of Westminster, 1963 - his death. Died in Westminster Hospital.
Mothers' Union
International Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide. Founded by Mary Sumner near Winchester, in the parish where her husband was rector. With the support of the Bishop of Winch...