Background
PEACOCK, Mathew Henry was born on May 29, 1856. Son of late Matthew Peacock, Merchant, Leeds.
PEACOCK, Mathew Henry was born on May 29, 1856. Son of late Matthew Peacock, Merchant, Leeds.
Studied at Leeds Grammar School. Exeter College, Oxford. Master of Arts.
Open Classical Scholar of Exeter College, Oxford. 1st class honours, Classical Moderations, 1878. 2nd class honours, Litenc Humaniores, 1880.
Proximo (next) Acc. Junior Greek Testament Prize, 1881. Senior Classical Master, Bradford Grammar School, 1881-1883. Honourable Choirmaster, Wakefield Cathedral, 1887- 1901.
Honourable Treasurer Yorkshire Archaeological Society, 1900-1910. B. Mus. Oxfordshire.; Head Master of Wakefield Grammar School since 1883.