Background
Brooks, Edward Charles was born on May 19, 1918 in Chatham, Kent, England. Son of Edward Thomas and Charlotte Elizabeth (Spells) Brooks.
Brooks, Edward Charles was born on May 19, 1918 in Chatham, Kent, England. Son of Edward Thomas and Charlotte Elizabeth (Spells) Brooks.
Bachelor with honors, Leeds University, 1942. Bachelor's Degree with honors in Theology, University London, 1950. Master of Arts in Theology with distinction, Leeds University, 1957.
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, Leeds University, 1972.
Apprentice B.T.H., Coventry, England, 1931-1936. Curate Bushey Church, Hertfordshire, England, 1944-1946, St. Barnabas Church, Hove, 1946-1948, Epsom, 1948-1952. Rector Elsing Church, Norfolk, 1952-1957.
Rector, rural dean St. Cuthberts Church, Thetford, 1957-1969. Rector Somerleyton Church, Lowestuft, 1969-1983. Retired
Lecturer, tutor classical studies Open University, Milton Keynes, 1975-1993.
Consultant tutor for stipendiary clergy and lay readers, 1952-1983.
District commissioner Scouts, South Norfolk, 1959-1969. Honorary chaplain Royal British Legion, Norfolk, 1953-1959. School governor City of Norfolk, 1959-1980.
Member bury Clerical Society (chairman since 1995).
Married Mary Bettles, June 29, 1946. Children: Paul Edward, Anne Mary, Jean Elizabeth.