W. H. C. Frend

William Hugh Clifford Frend FSA FRSE FRHistS FBA (11 January 1916 – 1 August 2005) was an English ecclesiastical historian, archaeologist, and Anglican priest.

Frend inclined towards the low church tradition.

He was a sometimes reluctant liberal who cautiously supported the ordination of women but criticised Bishop David Jenkins of Durham over his non-traditional ideas about Christmas.

He was considered a good and humble pastor and an enlightening, if theologically unconventional, preacher.

Frend was married to Mary Grace (née Crook; 1951–2002).