In 1905 he became Bishop of Carlisle, a post he held until his death on 24 March 1920.

In 1256, he was elected but declined the position of Bishop of Carlisle.

From 1920 to 1941 he was Bishop of Carlisle.

They are also designated as diocesan record offices by the Bishop of Carlisle.

John Best (died 1570) was Bishop of Carlisle from 1560 until his death.

Best died in 1570, nine years after being consecrated Bishop of Carlisle.

He was later to become Bishop of Carlisle.

In 1570 he was appointed Bishop of Carlisle.

Thomas Vipont was a medieval Bishop of Carlisle from 1254 to 1256.

He was also considered for the post of Bishop of Carlisle.