Walter Reynolds

[2] Reynolds held several livings and, owing perhaps to his acting skill, he became a prime favourite with the Prince of Wales, afterwards Edward II, whom he served as Keeper of the Great Wardrobe.

[3] On 13 November 1307 Reynolds, who had the living of St Mary's Church, Wimbledon[4] was elected Bishop of Worcester and consecrated on 13 October 1308.

In this connection in 1317 he laid London under an interdict after William de Melton, the Archbishop of York, had passed through its streets with his cross borne erect before him.

[2] Reynolds remained in general loyal to Edward II until 1324, when with all his suffragans he opposed the king in defence of the Bishop of Hereford, Adam Orleton.

[2][10] He then fought with Edward II over liturgical issues, and sent sums of money to Queen Isabella in her rebellion against the King.