Sydney Hall Evans, CBE (23 July 1915 – 6 January 1988) was the Dean of Salisbury in the Church of England from 1977[1] until his retirement in 1986.
Hall Evans's career at King's made him one of the most influential churchmen of his generation, as he trained over one thousand Anglican priests.
He personally interviewed candidates for the Theology course at King's and made offers of places in advance of 'A'-level results.
A low requirement, of perhaps only two 'A'-levels, would ensure that many men got their only chance of a university education.
He retired as Dean of Salisbury in 1986 and at the time of his death on 6 January 1988 was living in Winchester.