Born Warwickshire. Bishop of Chester 1828 - 48 when he was elevated to Archbishop of Canterbury. Brother to Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester. Died at his summer residence in Croydon, Addington Palace.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Archbishop John Bird Sumner
Commemorated ati
Archbishop Sumner's Memorial Schools
These three men must have been the vicars at St Philips, at the years given.
Other Subjects
Rev. Thomas Boys
The generous incumbent of Holy Trinity, Hoxton in 1864. Theologian and antiquary; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1817; attached to military cheat in Peninsula, 1813; ordained, 1822: incumbent of ...
Thomas Bradbury
Non-conformist minister. Born Yorkshire. One of his daughters married a brother of Richard Winter. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
Great Synagogue - Old Jewry
We could find nothing on the history of this Great Synagogue but its closure in 1272 was due to the difficulties suffered by the Jews in England leading up to their expulsion in 1290. Medieval Lond...
Hugh Laverock
Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs. Lame. When in the flames he said to Apprice who was sharing the stake: "Hold on, John, it won't be for long: remember t...
Rev. Theophilus Lindsey
Unitarian minister and theologian. Born Cheshire. Founder of Unitarianism - see Essex Street Chapel for details. Died at his house in Essex Street. Buried in Bunhill burial ground. The web is unite...