Peter Mumford (bishop)

[3] Mumford was educated at Sherborne School[4] and University College, Oxford.

After Second World War service with the Royal Artillery he began his ordained ministry as a curate at St Mark's church, Salisbury.

Mumford wrote an autobiography, including "reflections", called Quick-eyed Love Observing (the title alludes to a poem by George Herbert), which was published after his death.

Mumford failed to take action or to launch an investigation into Jeremy Dowling, who was later convicted of sex offences against boys.

A review in 2018 found that "There is no doubt that there were a number of missed opportunities for the diocese of Truro to undertake its own investigations into the allegations made in 1972 against Jeremy Dowling.