Crockford’s author revealed

Title

Crockford’s author revealed

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 Dec 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:55

Description

Interview with John Barton, spokesman for the Church of England, revealing that Oxford historian, Dr. Gareth Bennett, was the author of the infamous preface in Crockford’s Clerical Directory, 1987/88 attacking the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie and other leading members of the Church of England. The revelation follows Gareth Bennett’s suicide. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Barton

Keywords

Suicide; Clergy; Robert Runcie; Church of England; Crockford’s Clerical Directory; Gareth Bennett

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