Faithful Witness
Faithful Witness In May 1931, Alan Don travelled from Dundee to Lambeth Palace to become Chaplain to Archbishop Cosmo Lang. He kept it faithfully for the next fifteen years, during which he also…
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Faithful Witness
In May 1931, Alan Don travelled from Dundee to Lambeth Palace to become Chaplain to Archbishop Cosmo Lang. He kept it faithfully for the next fifteen years, during which he also became Chaplain to the King and to the Speaker of the House of Commons. During that journey he began a diary.
Now, for the first time, these fascinating diaries are laid open. These positions afforded him a ringside view of some of the most momentous events in both British and world history - including the abdication of Edward VIII, the coronation of George VI, the rise of Hitler and the trauma of the Second World War. They offer a wealth of detailed insight into the ecclesiastical, royal and parliamentary affairs of Britain and her lite during two historically significant decades.
They also open a window on the history of the Church of England and its role in the social, political and military upheavals of the