William Derrick Lindsay Greer (28 February 1902 – 30 October 1972)[1] was an Anglican Bishop for over 20 years in the middle of the 20th century.
He was born on 28 February 1902 and was educated at Saint Columba's College, Dublin and Trinity College, Dublin.
After a spell as Assistant Principal, Ministry of Home Affairs, Northern Ireland he was ordained in 1929.
[3] Curate then Vicar of St Luke's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne,[4] he was then successively Secretary of the SCM, Principal of Westcott House Cambridge and Bishop of Manchester.
Bishop Greer High School was in Gorton.