George Ridding’s life as schoolmaster and bishop comes vividly to life in this intimate biography by his wife. Discover a leader who shaped Winchester and helped form the Diocese of Southwell, a figure known to many as the “second founder.”
Tracing his path from his early days at Winchester and Oxford through his celebrated tenure as head master of Winchester (1866–1884) to his later role as the first bishop of Southwell (1884–1904), this volume blends personal insight with historical context. Rich with illustrations and a detailed plan, it offers a readable portrait of a man whose work touched education, parish life, and church administration.
- Family lineage and formative years that influenced his character and leadership.
- Key reforms and developments at Winchester College during his head mastership.
- Founding and guiding of the Southwell diocese, with an emphasis on administration and pastoral leadership.
- Illustrations and a plan that illuminate the settings of his career and era.
Ideal for readers of biographical history, church history, and Wykehamist tradition alike.