Arthur Upcott

The Ven Arthur William Upcott , DD, MA (6 January 1857 22 May 1922) was an Anglican priest and educationalist.

He was born in Cullompton on 6 January 1857 [1] and educated at Sherborne and Exeter College, Oxford. Ordained in 1886,[2] he was Chaplain[3] then Head Master of St Mark's School, Windsor until 1891. He held two further headships: St Edmund's School, Canterbury (1891–1902); and Christ's Hospital[4] ( 1902–1919).

He was Rector of Brightling[5] and Archdeacon of Hastings from 1920[6] until his death on 22 May 1922.[7]

Notes

  1. “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  2. The Times, Friday, Sep 24, 1886; pg. 6; Issue 31873; col B Ordinations
  3. "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  4. Christ’s Hospital Archived May 20, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. National Archives
  6. The Times, Monday, Oct 25, 1920; pg. 13; Issue 42550; col C Ecclesiastical intelligence
  7. A Wise Headmaster. Dr. A. W. Upcott., Christ's Hospital In Transition The Times Thursday, May 25, 1922; pg. 6; Issue 43040; col F


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