Leslie Thomas John Arlott (1914 - 1991)

Born 25 Feb 1914 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Dawn (Rees) Barrington — married Jun 1940 in Southampton, Hampshire, England

Husband of Valerie (France) Arlott — married 1960 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England

Died 12 Dec 1991 at age 77 in Alderney, Bailiwick of Guernsey

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Biography

Leslie Thomas John Arlott was born on 25 February 1914 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, the son of William John Arlott and Nellie Jonvy-Clarke^[1]. He was married three times and had one son. He died on 12 December 1991 at the age of 77.

Leslie Thomas John Arlott, OBE (25 February 1914 – 14 December 1991) was an English journalist, author and cricket commentator for the BBC's Test Match Special. He was also a poet and wine connoisseur. With his poetic phraseology, he became an iconic cricket commentator noted for his "wonderful gift for evoking cricketing moments" by the BBC

Leslie T J Arlott Gender: Male Marital Status: Single Birth Date: 25 Feb 1914 Residence Year: 1939 Address: 44 Residence Place: Southampton, Hampshire, England Occupation: Police Constable (Regular) Schedule Number: 244 Sub Schedule Number: 6 Enumeration District: ECPF Registration district: 99-2

Leslie T J Arlott

Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1940 Registration district: Southampton Inferred County: Hampshire Spouse: Dawn Rees Volume Number: 2c Page Number: 30

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 17 March 2023)
   Arlott, Leslie Thomas John (Mother's maiden name: Jenvy-clarke).
   GRO Reference: 1914 Apr-May-Jun in Basingstoke Volume 02C Page 417.

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