Dean of Bradford

Bradford Cathedral

The Dean of Bradford is the head (primus inter pares – first among equals) and chair of the chapter of canons, the ruling body of Bradford Cathedral. The dean and chapter are based at the Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford. Before 2000 the post was designated as a provost, which was then the equivalent of a dean at most English cathedrals. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Bradford and seat of the Bishop of Bradford. The current acting dean is the Revd Canon Andy Williams.

List of deans

Provosts

• 1930–1931 Cecil Wilson
• 1933–1943 Edward Mowll
• 1944–1962 John Tiarks
• 1962–1977 Alan Cooper
• 1977–1989 Brandon Jackson
• 1990–2000 John Richardson (became Dean)

Deans

• 2000–2001 John Richardson (previously Provost)
• 2002–2004 Christopher Hancock
• September 2005–May 2012 David Ison
• 2012–present Andy Williams (Acting)