Tony Wilds (priest)

The Ven. Anthony Ronald Wilds (born 4 October 1943), known as Tony Wilds, is an English Anglican priest. He was Archdeacon of Plymouth from 2001 until 2010.

Wilds was educated at Durham University and Bishops' College, Cheshunt; he was ordained deacon in 1966, and priest in 1967.[1][2]

After a curacy at Newport Pagnell, Wilds was priest-in-charge of Chipili from 1972 to 1975.[2] He subsequently served as vicar of Chandlers Ford from 1975 to 1985 and of Andover from 1985 to 1997.[2] He was rector of Solihull before succeeding Robin Ellis as Archdeacon of Plymouth in 2001.[3] After retiring as archdeacon in 2010 he served as priest-in-charge of Marnhull.[2]

References

  1. โ†‘ "Final Examination for the Degree of B.A. in General Studies". University of Durham Gazette Supplement. XI (New Series): 10. 30 September 1964. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Wilds, Ven. Anthony Ronald". Who's Who. Vol. 2026 (December 2025 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 13 March 2026. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  3. โ†‘ "New man in church post". Tavistock Times Gazette. 6 December 2000. Archived from the original on 15 August 2026. Retrieved 15 August 2026.