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John Fielder Mackarness
JOHN FIELDER MACKARNESS Bishop of Oxford : quite what his connection is with Huntley & Palmers biscuits is a mystery... Date: 1820 - 1889
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1820 1889 Biscuits Bishop Connection Fielder Huntley Mystery Oxford Palmer Palmers
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1. Title: A Bishop's Enigma: John Fielder Mackarness and the Unsolved Huntley & Palmers Connection John Fielder Mackarness (1820-1889), an intriguing figure in Oxford's history, is depicted in this photograph as the Bishop of the Diocese of Oxford. His connection to Huntley & Palmers, the renowned biscuit manufacturers of Reading, remains an intriguing mystery. Born on July 15, 1820, in Exeter, Devon, John Fielder Mackarness was educated at Exeter College, Oxford, and ordained as a deacon in 1846. He served as a curate in various parishes before being appointed as the Archdeacon of Berkshire in 1869. In 1874, Mackarness was consecrated as the Bishop of Oxford, a position he held until his death in 1889. The connection between Mackarness and Huntley & Palmers is shrouded in uncertainty. Some sources suggest that Mackarness may have had a familial relationship with the Palmer family, the founders of the biscuit company. Others propose that he may have been involved in some capacity with the company, possibly as a shareholder or a director. However, no concrete evidence has been found to substantiate these claims. Despite extensive research, the true nature of Mackarness's connection to Huntley & Palmers remains a mystery. It is an intriguing footnote in the history of both the Church of England and the biscuit industry in England. Mackarness's tenure as Bishop of Oxford was marked by his dedication to the welfare of his diocese and his commitment to social reform. He is remembered as a compassionate and progressive leader who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people of Oxford. This photograph of John Fielder Mackarness, Bishop of Oxford, serves as a reminder of the complex web of connections that bind the history of a community together. The mystery of his connection to Huntley & Palmers adds an intriguing layer to the story of this remarkable man and the history of Oxford.
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