Derek Palmer (priest)

Derek George Palmer (24 January 1928 – 20 March 2002)[1] was an Anglican priest, most notably Archdeacon of Rochester[2] and Canon Residential of Rochester Cathedral from 1977 to 1983.

[3] Palmer was educated at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and Wells Theological College.

[4] He was ordained in 1953 and began his ministry as Priest in charge of the Good Shepherd, Bristol.

He held incumbencies at Hartcliffe and Christ Church, Swindon (1968 - 1977)[5] before his time as Archdeacon; and Dronfield afterwards.

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