1955 Press Photo Dr. A.M. Ramsey nominated as Archbishop of Canterbury

Dr. A. M. Ramsey, 56-year-old Archbishop of York who is shown in this 1955 photo, was nominated by Queen Elizabeth II today to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, ranking prelate of the Church of England. He will succeed Dr. Geoffrey Fisher who has announced he will retire on May 31.

Photo is dated 1955.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10.25 inches.