Jan 01, 0001Reading, England, United KingdomDied on 31 Jul 1946 (aged 1945)Capricorn
About Percy Holbrook
Canon Percy Holbrook MA (July 1859 – 31 July 1946) was born in Reading, Berkshire, England, the son of a silk mercer or draper.
He was vicar of the Church of St Mark, Old Leeds Road, Huddersfield, and Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Square, Nottingham, and was Hon.
Canon of Woodborough in Southwark Cathedral.
During his working life he chaired and supported numerous church and charitable organisations.
The Nottingham Post said of him that he "had original ideas and courage to express them," and that "he endeared himself to successive generations of parishioners and citizens ...
He was an eloquent preacher, a wise and gentle counsellor, and an understanding friend."