Bill Sykes (priest) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bill Sykes |
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 The Revd Bill Sykes in the Butler Room at University College, Oxford, on 9 November 2013. |
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| Born | 1939 in Yorkshire, England |
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| Died | 17 January 2015 (aged 75) in John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Church | Anglican |
| Education | Worksop College Balliol College, Oxford Wycliffe Hall, Oxford |
| Ordained | 1965 |
| Writings | Visions of Faith: An Anthology of Reflections |
| Offices held | Canon, Bradford Cathedral; Chaplain, University College London; Chaplain and Fellow, University College, Oxford |
| Title | Revd |
William George David Sykes (1939 – 17 January 2015) was an English college fellow, Anglican priest, and author. He spent many years working as a chaplain at universities.
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About Bill Sykes
Bill Sykes was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1939. He went to school at Worksop College. After school, he joined the Gurkhas for his National Service. This was a time when young people in the UK had to serve in the armed forces.
Education and Early Career
After his service, Sykes went to Balliol College, Oxford to study for a degree called PPE. This stands for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. It's a well-known course at Oxford University.
After finishing his degree, Sykes went on an expedition to Nepal. He used his experience with the Gurkhas to help as an interpreter. When he returned, he decided to train to become a priest. He studied at Wycliffe Hall in North Oxford.
Life as a Priest and Chaplain
In 1965, Bill Sykes became a canon at Bradford Cathedral in Yorkshire. A canon is a type of priest who works closely with a cathedral.
In 1969, he became a chaplain at University College London. A chaplain is a priest or minister who works in a special place like a university, hospital, or military unit. They provide spiritual support and guidance.
In 1978, Sykes moved to University College, Oxford. He became both a fellow and the chaplain there. A fellow at a university college is a senior member of staff, often a teacher or researcher. He stayed at University College, Oxford, until he retired in 2005. After retiring, he was given the special title of Emeritus Fellow.
Writings and Legacy
Bill Sykes also wrote books and shared his thoughts on religious ideas. His most famous book is Visions of Faith: An Anthology of Reflections. His portrait was painted by the artist Daphne Todd.
Bill Sykes passed away on 17 January 2015, at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. He was 75 years old.
