Fred Secombe

Fred Secombe

Fred Secombe, born in Swansea, Wales, UK. Younger brother of Harry Secombe. Ordained deacon and priest in The Church in Wales, serving his first assistant curacy in South Wales, later as Vicar. Moved to Hanwell, as Rector, in West London. Appointed Prebendary of St Paul's Cathedral, London. Author of several light hearted and humorous books based on his experiences as a newly ordained priest in South Wales immediately following The Second World War:

'How Green was my Curate', 'A Curate for all Seasons', 'Goodbye Curate', 'Hello Vicar!', 'A Comedy of Clerical Errors', 'The Crowning Glory', 'Pastures New', 'The Changing Scenes of Life', 'Mr. Rural Dean' and 'Two Vandals and a Wedding'


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