How, William Walsham (M)

Surname: How
Forename(s): William Walsham
b. 13 December 1823. d. 10 August 1897. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and Church of England clergyman. Alternative signature: William Walsham Wakefield. Born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Educated at Wadham College, Oxford, and Durham University. Ordained a priest in 1847. Married Frances Ann Douglas on 6 November 1849. Rector of Whittington, Shropshire (1851-1879). Bishop of London in (1879-1885). Appointed Bishop of Wakefield in 1888. Author of Daily Family Prayers for Churchmen (1852). Biographical information: ODNB. (AC, CC)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 5
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
The Last Bathe 1883 Good Words Poet 3967
Pencil or Pen 1884 Good Words Poet 4000
“Parting Day.” 1886 Good Words Poet 5292
A Sunday in Norway 1889 Good Words Poet 5568
At the Saeter 1889 Good Words Poet 5547