Fergus Butler-Gallie

Moderately amusing anothology of short biographies of colourful characters who have been Church of England clergymen. Some well-known already; others less so. There are a few historical inaccuracies, but as a whole this is a nice book to while away a few hours. Not a substitute for the much better series of books written by Trevor Beeson.

Brief character sketches of Anglican clergyman notable for various reasons.

Some I howled with laughter, some my jaw just dropped, and some I would like to know more about, and some all three!

Wow! I have always known that the Ministry of the Church of England was/is a hiding place for some exceedingly eccentric priests but this wonderfully entertaining book makes clear what and an amazing bunch of blokes have hidden in it. Carefully researched and engagily written it will inform, amaze and entertain you.