Background
He was born at Winchester College, of which his father, the Review Charles Ridding, vicar of Andover, was a fellowship
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George Ridding
George Ridding was an English headmaster and bishop.
Education
He was educated at Winchester College and at Balliol College, Oxford.
Career
He became a fellow of Exeter College and was a tutor from 1853 to 1863. Ordained Priest by Bishop of Oxford 20th September 1856 in Street John Baptist Church, Oxford.<Oxford University & City Herald, 27/09/1856> He was appointed second master of Winchester College in 1863, and on the retirement of his father-in-law, Doctor Moberly, he succeeded to the headmastership. The gate between College Meads and Lavender Meads bears his name.
During the tenure of this office (1867–1884) he carried out successfully a series of radical reforms in the organization of the school, resulting in a great increase both in its reputation and numbers.
In 1884 he became the first Bishop of Southwell, and brought his powers of organization and conspicuous tact and moderation to bear on the management of the new diocese. There is a statue of him in Southwell Minster.
He resigned his see a short time before his death.
Achievements
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He became the first bishop of Southwell, and brought his powers of organization and conspicuous tact and moderation to bear on the management of the new diocese.
Connections
- Father:
- Rev. Charles Ridding
- Spouse:
- Lady Laura Palmer
- Spouse:
- Mary Louisa Moberly
