John Alexander Ramsbotham[1] (25 February 1906 – 16 December 1989) was an eminent Anglican clergyman during the middle third of the 20th century.
[3] His first post was as a curate at All Hallows Lombard Street,[4] after which he became a chaplain to the Student Christian Movement.
Appointed Vice Principal of Wells Theological College and then Warden of the College of the Ascension, Selly Oak, after a brief spell as Rector of Ordsall in the Diocese of Southwell, in 1942 he became Vicar of St George's, Jesmond before elevation to the episcopate as Bishop of Jarrow (and Archdeacon of Auckland) eight years later.
[5] When Michael Ramsey was translated to York from Durham, he recommended Ramsbotham for several Diocesan bishoprics, but with reservations.
But I cannot help hoping you will choose the Bishop of Jarrow'[9] Ramsbotham served in Wakefield for 9 years before poor health led to his retirement after many successful Diocesan initiatives.