Bill Dudman Explained

William Robert (Bill) Dudman (4 December 1925 – 29 September 1984) was Archdeacon of Lindsey from 1975 until his death.^[1]

Dudman was educated at King's College, Taunton; the University of Hull and Lincoln Theological College. After three years in the Royal Navy he was ordained Deacon in 1952; and Priest in 1953.^[2] After curacies at Shiregreen, Wombwell and Frodingham he was Industrial Chaplain to the Bishop of Lincoln from 1957 to 1971. He was Fourth Canon Residentiary of Lincoln Cathedral from 1971; and its Treasurer from 1975.^[3]

Notes and References

1. "The Ven R. W. Dudman". The Times (London, England), Friday, 12 October 1984; pg. 14; Issue 61960.
2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1959–60, London: Oxford University Press, 1959
3. "DUDMAN, Ven. Robert William", Who Was Who, A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc, 1920–2016; online edition, Oxford University Press, 2014; online edition, April 2014 accessed 6 May 2017.