Dan D. Cruickshank - The Theology and Ecclesiology of the Prayer Book Crisis, 1906–1928

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This book started life as a Masters thesis, so firstly my thanks go to my supervisors Charlotte Methuen and George Pattison. Charlotte, as my primary supervisor, had the unenviable task of guiding me through my masters, and for that I am truly grateful. My debt of gratitude stretches beyond that, as she has been both a great pastoral and academic support during a period of uncertainty in my life. If my work can reflect a sliver of her own, then I will feel great fulfilment academically. But if in my own career I can be as compassionate, caring, and considerate as her towards my own students, I will have gained the greater treasure.

I must also thank the staff of the National Library of Scotland, who helped me discover their collection of the records of both Convocations and the National Assembly . The staff at Lambeth Palace Library also provided great assistance when studying the Archbishops Papers and the minutes of the Bishops Meetings.

On a personal level I must thank my parents, Anne Bell and Chae Cruickshank. Their financial help has enabled me to engage in this study. My Mum has also listened dutifully to my endless complaining over the phone, and my Dad has seen fit to send me supplies to help get me through. This book is dedicated to them, a small token in view of their love and support over the years.

My thanks also go to my friends Hayley Cadel and Lee Johnston for their support.

Finally, I must thank my long-suffering partner, Dr. Victoria Henderson. Somehow she has managed to be a constant support to me whilst at the same time completing her own PhD. No atomic physicist has ever listened to so much about historic liturgical debates in the Church of England. To do so whilst at the same time writing her own thesis and then completing her viva takes someone of immense patience. She has made me laugh and smile at times of stress and reminded me of the world outside the library when it was most needed. For all this, and thousands more things that words could never truly express, I am truly grateful. Without her constant and unending love, not a word of this book would have been written. Hopefully she knows how much I love her too.