Alec Graham

Who is Alec Graham?

Andrew Alexander Kenny Graham is a retired Anglican bishop.

Graham was educated at Tonbridge School and St John's College, Oxford. After studies at Ely Theological College he was ordained in 1956. His first post was as a curate at Hove from where he moved to be a lecturer at Worcester College, Oxford. After time as warden of Lincoln Theological College he was appointed Bishop of Bedford in 1977.

Four years later, with his nomination on 21 May and confirmation on 29 June 1981, he was translated to Newcastle where he stayed for sixteen years. In retirement he continues to serve as an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Carlisle.