Derek Watson served as the dean of Salisbury in the Church of England from 1996Official details to his retirement in 2002.
Born on 18 February 1938 and educated at Uppingham School and Selwyn College, Cambridge,Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, . he was ordained into the priesthood in 1965 after a period of study at Ripon College Cuddesdon.Crockford's Clerical Directory2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing His first post was as a Curate at All Saints, New Eltham,Church details after which he was Chaplain of Christ's College, Cambridge. He was then Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Southwark and then, in March 1977, the first Vicar of the reunited benefice of St Andrew's and St Mark's, Surbiton.Church web site Promotion to be Canon Treasurer of Southwark Cathedral followed and, after a spell as Rector of St Luke's and Christ Church, Chelsea,Parish details he was elevated to the Deanery. He is now Preacher of Lincoln's Inn.
Personal life He is married to Sheila Watson (née Atkinson). She is also a Church of England priest and the current Archdeacon of Canterbury. They are both keen cyclists.
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