David Scott (poet)


David Victor Scott was an English Anglican priest, poet, playwright and spiritual writer.
Scott was born in Cambridge, England. He was educated at Solihull School, then studied theology at Durham University and at Cuddesdon College. After ordination, he spent two years as curate at Harlow, then was appointed chaplain at Haberdashers' Aske's School. In 1980 he became vicar of Torpenhow and Allhallows in Cumbria. In 1991 he moved to Winchester to become rector of St Lawrence with St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate. He retired in September 2010 to Cumbria, where he died in Kendal.
Scott was an honorary canon of Winchester Cathedral and an honorary fellow of the University of Winchester. In 2008 the Archbishop of Canterbury conferred on him the Lambeth Degree Doctorate of Letters.

Poetical works

A Quiet Gathering, illustrated by Graham ArnoldPlaying for England, illustrated by Graham ArnoldHow Does It Feel?, illustrated by Alan MarksSelected Poems Piecing Together
  • ''Beyond the Drift: New & Selected Poems''

Spiritual works

Moments of Prayer Building Common Faith An Anglo-Saxon Passion Sacred Tongues: The Golden Age of Spiritual Writing Lancelot Andrewes: The Private Prayers
  • ''The Mind of Christ''

Plays

Bendigo Boswell, first performed 1983 Captain Stirrick, first performed 1981 Jack Spratt VC, first performed 1986 Les Petits Rats, first performed 1988
  • ''The Powder Monkeys''