William Temple: A Calling to Prophecy

This book explores the life and work of William Temple, and is written to coincide with his founding of the diocese of Blackburn 75 years ago while he was Bishop of Manchester. It describes his childhood, education, ordination, work as headmaster of Repton school, rector of St James' Picadilly and work for the Life and Liberty movement. The story continues, to cover his ministry as Bishop of Manchester, Archbishop of York and his brief but influential time as Archbishop of Canterbury during the Second World War.