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Edward BARBER Edit Profile

Assistant Master Inspector of Schools

Edward Barber was Archdeacon of Chester from 1886 until his death.

Background

BARBER, Edward was born on September 19, 1841 in Brigliouse.

Education

Studied at Saint Peter’s School, New York Magdalen College Oxford (Demy). Bachelor of Arts 1864.

Master of Arts 1866.

Master of Arts.

Career

Born into an ecclesiastical family, Barber was educated at Street Peter"s School, York, and Magdalen College, Oxford. Ordained in 1865, he was an Assistant Master at Street Peter’s College, Radley, then an Inspector of Schools in the Diocese of Oxford from 1872 and 1983. Rector of Chalfont Street Giles from 1883 to 1986.

And a Canon Residentiary of Chester Cathedral from then on.

Membership

Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.

Interests

  • Gardening.