Thomas George Adames Baker
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The Very Rev
Thomas George Adames (Tom) Baker (22 December 1920 – 25 September 2000) was an eminent Anglican clergyman in the second half of the 20th century . He was educated at King Edward VI School, Southampton
and Exeter College, Oxford
and ordained in 1945. His first post was as a curate at All Saints, King's Heath after which he was Vicar
of St James, Edgbaston
. He was then Sub-Warden
of Lincoln Theological College then Principal of Wells Theological College. In 1971 he became Archdeacon of Bath and four years later was appointed to the Deanery
of Worcester Cathedral
where he served until 1986.
Very Reverend
The Very Reverend is a style given to certain religious figures.*In the Roman Catholic Church, by custom, priests who hold positions of particular note: e.g...
Thomas George Adames (Tom) Baker (22 December 1920 – 25 September 2000) was an eminent Anglican clergyman in the second half of the 20th century . He was educated at King Edward VI School, Southampton
King Edward VI School, Southampton
King Edward VI School, often referred to as King Edward's, or simply KES, is a selective co-educational independent day School located in Southampton, United Kingdom and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. It was founded in 1553, after the death of William Capon , who...
and Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England and the fourth oldest college of the University. The main entrance is on the east side of Turl Street...
and ordained in 1945. His first post was as a curate at All Saints, King's Heath after which he was Vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
of St James, Edgbaston
Edgbaston
Edgbaston is an area in the city of Birmingham in England. It is also a formal district, managed by its own district committee. The constituency includes the smaller Edgbaston ward and the wards of Bartley Green, Harborne and Quinton....
. He was then Sub-Warden
Warden (college)
A warden is the head of some colleges and other educational institutions. This applies especially at some colleges and institutions at the University of Oxford:* All Souls College* Greyfriars* Keble College* Merton College* New College* Nuffield College...
of Lincoln Theological College then Principal of Wells Theological College. In 1971 he became Archdeacon of Bath and four years later was appointed to the Deanery
Deanery
A Deanery is an ecclesiastical entity in both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. A deanery is either the jurisdiction or residence of a Dean.- Catholic usage :...
of Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England; situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. It is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Worcester. Its official name is The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester...
where he served until 1986.