Pender Hodge Cudlip
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Rev. Pender Hodge Cudlip (1835–1911) was an English Anglican High Church
clergyman, theologian and writer. He was a well-known preacher in Cornwall
and Devon
during the mid-to late 19th century, spent several years in Paddington, London, and headed the Sparkwell Vicarage
from 1884 until his death. The husband of writer Annie Hall Cudlip
, née Thomas, he himself published a series of books on religion
and theology
between 1895 and 1905.
near Helston
, Cornwall
in April 1835. He attended the University of Oxford
, matriculating on April 25, 1855, and eventually received degrees from Magdalen Hall, his BA in 1858 and MA four years later. While attending Oxford, the teenage Cudlip co-wrote an article, Music, with Tremenheere Johns and Pascoe Grenfell Hill
for the Helston Grammar School Magazine
.
Cudlip became a deacon in 1860, then made a preacher by the Bishop of Exeter the following year. He served as clergyman in Buckfastleigh
during this time and, following his appointment, served in Modbury
from 1861 to 1866. In 1867, while curate in Yealmpton
, he began courting Annie Hall Thomas and the two were married on July 10 of that year. The couple had six children together, though only three survived into adulthood. One of his daughters later married Major William Price Drury
, a Royal Marine, who wrote some nautical novels at the end of the century.
The two lived in Devon for most of their married lives, though they also lived in Paddington, London from 1873 to 1884, before moving back to Devon and served at the Sparkwell Vicarage
for the next 25 years. He also held the title of Rural Dean of Plympton. Prior to his death in 1911, Cudlip published a series of books on religion including Bible Worship or, The Continuity of Sacrificial Worship (1895), Meditations On The Revelations Of The Resurrection (1896), Why I Should Be Confirmed? (1898) and The Eucharistic Glory Of The Incarnation (1904).
High church
The term "High Church" refers to beliefs and practices of ecclesiology, liturgy and theology, generally with an emphasis on formality, and resistance to "modernization." Although used in connection with various Christian traditions, the term has traditionally been principally associated with the...
clergyman, theologian and writer. He was a well-known preacher in Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
and Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
during the mid-to late 19th century, spent several years in Paddington, London, and headed the Sparkwell Vicarage
Sparkwell
Sparkwell is a small Devon village in the South Hams local authority. It has a churchVicars of All Saints, Sparkwell1884-1911 Pender Hodge Cudlip1911-1947 Thomas Woodman1917-1924 Ernest Arthur Milne1924-1931 Edward Harold Smith...
from 1884 until his death. The husband of writer Annie Hall Cudlip
Annie Hall Cudlip
Annie Hall Cudlip , known by her pen name Mrs. Pender Cudlip, was a British writer, novelist and short story writer...
, née Thomas, he himself published a series of books on religion
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
between 1895 and 1905.
Biography
Pender Hodge Cudlip was born to William Edgecombe Cudlip in PorthlevenPorthleven
Porthleven is a town, civil parish and fishing port in Cornwall, United Kingdom, near Helston. It is the most southerly port on the island of Great Britain and was originally developed as a harbour of refuge, when this part of the Cornish coastline was recognised as a black spot for wrecks in days...
near Helston
Helston
Helston is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula approximately 12 miles east of Penzance and nine miles southwest of Falmouth. Helston is the most southerly town in the UK and is around further south than...
, Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
in April 1835. He attended the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
, matriculating on April 25, 1855, and eventually received degrees from Magdalen Hall, his BA in 1858 and MA four years later. While attending Oxford, the teenage Cudlip co-wrote an article, Music, with Tremenheere Johns and Pascoe Grenfell Hill
Pascoe Grenfell Hill
Pascoe Grenfell Hill was a priest in the Church of England and an author.-Life:Hill, son of Major Thomas Hill, was born at Marazion, Cornwall, on 15 May 1804. He was educated at Mill Hill School, London, and at Trinity College, Dublin, where he graduated B.A. in 1836...
for the Helston Grammar School Magazine
Helston
Helston is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula approximately 12 miles east of Penzance and nine miles southwest of Falmouth. Helston is the most southerly town in the UK and is around further south than...
.
Cudlip became a deacon in 1860, then made a preacher by the Bishop of Exeter the following year. He served as clergyman in Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh is a small market town and civil parish in Devon, England situated beside the Devon Expressway at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It is part of Teignbridge District and, for ecclesiastical purposes lies within the Totnes Deanery. It has a population of 3,661...
during this time and, following his appointment, served in Modbury
Modbury
Modbury is a town and parish in the South Hams region of the English county of Devon. It is situated on the A379 road, which links it to Plymouth and Kingsbridge...
from 1861 to 1866. In 1867, while curate in Yealmpton
Yealmpton
Yealmpton is a village in the English county of Devon. It is located on the A379 Plymouth to Kingsbridge road and is about from Plymouth. It derives its name from the River Yealm that flows through the village. Yealmpton is home to a 400 year-old stone cottage, where it is said, a version of the...
, he began courting Annie Hall Thomas and the two were married on July 10 of that year. The couple had six children together, though only three survived into adulthood. One of his daughters later married Major William Price Drury
William Price Drury
Lieutenant-Colonel William Price Drury CBE was a Royal Marine Light Infantry officer, novelist, playwright, and Mayor of Saltash from 1929 to 1931....
, a Royal Marine, who wrote some nautical novels at the end of the century.
The two lived in Devon for most of their married lives, though they also lived in Paddington, London from 1873 to 1884, before moving back to Devon and served at the Sparkwell Vicarage
Sparkwell
Sparkwell is a small Devon village in the South Hams local authority. It has a churchVicars of All Saints, Sparkwell1884-1911 Pender Hodge Cudlip1911-1947 Thomas Woodman1917-1924 Ernest Arthur Milne1924-1931 Edward Harold Smith...
for the next 25 years. He also held the title of Rural Dean of Plympton. Prior to his death in 1911, Cudlip published a series of books on religion including Bible Worship or, The Continuity of Sacrificial Worship (1895), Meditations On The Revelations Of The Resurrection (1896), Why I Should Be Confirmed? (1898) and The Eucharistic Glory Of The Incarnation (1904).