Hewlett Johnson (1874–1966)

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After Macclesfield Grammer School, Johnson went to Owens College, Manchester, to study engineering, and became an Associate of the Institution of Civil Engineers, 1898. After taking a theology degree at Oxford, he was ordained in 1906 at St Margaret's, Altrincham. He was Dean of Manchester from 1924 to 1931 and Dean of Canterbury from 1931 to 1963, where he became known as 'the Red Dean'. He visited Russia in 1937 and published 'The Socialist Sixth of the World' in 1939. He was a regular speaker for the Left Book Club, and Chairman of the editorial board of the 'Daily Worker'.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Hewlett Johnson (1874–1966)

Date

1945

Medium

metal

Measurements

H 68.6 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

4585

Acquisition method

donated by the sitter's widow, 1967

Work type

Bust

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