1. Eric Treacy, was an English railway photographer and Anglican bishop.
10 Facts About Eric Treacy
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Eric Treacy married Mary Leyland 'May' Treacy, a voluntary social worker, in 1932.
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Eric Treacy took up railway photography, being inspired by visiting Liverpool Lime Street and getting to know his parishioners who worked on the railway.
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Eric Treacy's photography was interrupted by the Second World War when he served as Military Chaplain.
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On 10 May 1945, it was announced that Eric Treacy had been Mentioned in Despatches "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe".
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Eric Treacy was promoted to a Chaplain to the Forces 3rd Class.
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In 1961, Eric Treacy was consecrated a bishop and appointed the Bishop of Pontefract, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Wakefield.
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Eric Treacy held the post until he retired from full-time ministry in 1976.
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On 13 May 1978, Eric Treacy died from a heart attack on Appleby Station on the Settle-Carlisle Railway whilst waiting for a railtour hauled by BR 92220 Evening Star.
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Eric Treacy is buried at St Kentigern's Church, Crosthwaite, Keswick.