David Scott (poet)
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Reverend Canon Dr David Scott is a Church of England priest, poet, playwright and spiritual writer.
David Victor Scott was born in Cambridge, England, in 1947. He was educated at Solihull School, then studied Theology at Durham University
and at Cuddesdon College. After ordination he spent two years as curate at Harlow, then was appointed chaplain at Haberdashers' Aske's School
. In 1980 he became vicar of Torpenhow and Allhallows in Cumbria, and in 1991 moved to Winchester
to become rector of St Lawrence with St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate. Canon Scott retired in September 2010 and now lives in Cumbria.
Canon Scott is an Honorary Canon of Winchester Cathedral
and an honorary fellow of the University of Winchester
. In 2008 the Archbishop of Canterbury conferred on David Scott a Lambeth Degree
Doctorate of Letters (DLitt).
, with Jeremy James Taylor)
David Victor Scott was born in Cambridge, England, in 1947. He was educated at Solihull School, then studied Theology at Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
and at Cuddesdon College. After ordination he spent two years as curate at Harlow, then was appointed chaplain at Haberdashers' Aske's School
Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School
The Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School is a British independent school for boys aged 4–19. It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and of the Haileybury Group....
. In 1980 he became vicar of Torpenhow and Allhallows in Cumbria, and in 1991 moved to Winchester
Winchester
Winchester is a historic cathedral city and former capital city of England. It is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of...
to become rector of St Lawrence with St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate. Canon Scott retired in September 2010 and now lives in Cumbria.
Canon Scott is an Honorary Canon of Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral at Winchester in Hampshire is one of the largest cathedrals in England, with the longest nave and overall length of any Gothic cathedral in Europe...
and an honorary fellow of the University of Winchester
University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is a British public university primarily based in Winchester, Hampshire, England. Winchester is a historic cathedral city and the ancient capital of Wessex and the Kingdom of England.-History:...
. In 2008 the Archbishop of Canterbury conferred on David Scott a Lambeth Degree
Lambeth degree
A Lambeth degree is an academic degree conferred by the Archbishop of Canterbury under the authority of the Ecclesiastical Licences Act 1533 as successor of the papal legate in England...
Doctorate of Letters (DLitt).
Poetical works
- A Quiet Gathering (Bloodaxe BooksBloodaxe BooksBloodaxe Books is a British publishing house specialising in poetry.-History:It was founded in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne by Neil Astley, who is still editor and managing director. Joined in 1982 by chairman Simon Thirsk, Astley was later awarded an honorary D.Litt by Newcastle University in 1995...
, 1984) ISBN 0906427681, illustrated by Graham ArnoldGraham Arnold (artist)Graham Arnold is a British contemporary fine artist, working primarily in oil and mixed media.Arnold, along with his wife and fellow artist Ann Arnold, is a founder member of the Brotherhood of Ruralists, with Sir Peter Blake, David Inshaw, Jann Haworth, Graham Ovenden and Annie Ovenden.Arnold's... - Playing for England (Bloodaxe Books, 1989) ISBN 1852240717, illustrated by Graham Arnold
- How Does It Feel? (Blackie Children's BooksBlackie and Son LimitedBlackie and Son Limited was a publishing house in Glasgow, Scotland and in London, England, from 1890 to 1991.The firm was founded in 1809 by John Blackie, snr. as a partnership with two others and was originally known as 'Blackie, Fullerton and Company'. It began printing in 1819 and was renamed...
, 1989) ISBN 0216926564, illustrated by Alan Marks. - Selected Poems (Bloodaxe Books, 1998) ISBN 1852244267
- Piecing Together (Bloodaxe Books, 2005) ISBN 185224-6960
Spiritual works
- Moments of Prayer (SPCK, 1997) ISBN 0281049874
- Building Common Faith (Canterbury Press, 1997) ISBN 1853111856
- An Anglo-Saxon Passion (SPCK, 1999) ISBN 0281052123
- Sacred Tongues: The Golden Age of Spiritual Writing (SPCK, 2001) ISBN 0281052212
- Lancelot Andrewes: The Private Prayers (SPCK, 2002) ISBN 0281054401
- The Mind of Christ (ContinuumContinuum International Publishing GroupThe Continuum International Publishing Group is a publisher of books, with its editorial offices in London and New York City. It had been owned by Nova Capital Management since 2005...
, 2006) ISBN 0826490743
Plays
(for the National Youth Music TheatreNational Youth Music Theatre
The National Youth Music Theatre or NYMT is a UK organisation for young people in the field of musical theatre, based in London. It runs acting auditions, workshops, and musical theatre productions...
, with Jeremy James Taylor)
- Bendigo Boswell, first performed 1983 (Weinberger, 1984)
- Captain Stirrick, first performed 1981 (Weinberger, 1985)
- Jack Spratt VC, first performed 1986 (Weinberger, 1987)
- Les Petits Rats, first performed 1988 (Weinberger, 1991)
- The Powder Monkeys (SchoolPlay Productions, 1993) ISBN 1872475086