THE new Bishop of Selby-designate travelled by steam train to meet the people of Malton.
The Venerable Martin Wallace, a 54-year-old father of two who is currently Archdeacon of Colchester, was officially unveiled as the new bishop at St William's College, York, yesterday by the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope. Mr Wallace and his wife, Diana, then travelled to Malton on the steam train, the Scarborough Spa Express.
He was greeted by the Vicar of Malton, the Reverend Nicholas Jones, and walked to the town's market place where he met other local clergy outside St Michael's Church.
Updated: 10:53 Wednesday, July 30, 2003
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