Richard Phipps

The Ven Richard Phipps (26 May 1865 in Northampton [bap 1 August 1865] – 5 October 1934 in Harrogate)[1] was Archdeacon of Halifax from 1923 to 1927; and then, when it was renamed, of Pontefract from 1927 to 1930.

[3] Ordained in 1890,[4] he served curacies in Great Yarmouth and Wakefield.

He was Diocesan Chaplain of Wakefield from 1894 to 1896; Vicar of Brighouse from 1896 to 1901; and then of Kirkburton from 1901.

He was a Member of West Riding County Council from 1913 to 1928.

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