Alwyn Terrell Petre Williams (1888-1968) was an Assistant Master at Winchester College, 1915-1916; Second Master, 1916-1924; Headmaster, 1924-1934; Dean of Christ Church, 1934-1939; Bishop of Durham, 1939-1952; Bishop of Winchester, 1952-1961.

A photogravure reproduction of this painting was published by Emery Walker Ltd.

Literature: A.L.P. Norrington, ‘Williams, Alwyn Terrell Petre (1888-1968)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford, 2004)

Provenance: Commissioned by Winchester College (cost £682)

Location: School