Leslie Cussons (13 January 1907 – 6 September 1963). Born in Swinton, near Salford, Lancashire, England to Alexander Tom Cussons (1875–1951) and his wife Emily Jane Cussons (née Kidd, 1875–1957). Leslie was the Chairman of Cussons Sons & Co, the largest independent soap manufacturer in Britain. Leslie continued manufacturing of the famous brand Cussons Imperial Leather.
Leslie worked at the Cussons Company from 1924 until his death in 1963. In 1951 Leslie succeeded his father to become chairman of the Cussons Company. Leslie oversaw the acquisition of Gerard Bros. in 1955, and subsequently made extensive improvements to the Gerard Bros Nottingham factory.[1] In 1957 Leslie also acquired the 1001 Carpet Cleaner brand, and made it into Britain's leading carpet cleaner.
In 1963 Leslie showed Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh around his factory in Kersal, Salford. Prince Philip was introduced to selected factory staff before unveiling a plaque in the entrance hall.[2]
Interests
Leslie was keenly interested in agriculture, and owned large farms in Derbyshire and the Isle of Man[3]
Leslie was also a tennis enthusiast, having reached the early rounds of Wimbledon, and was president of the Lancashire County Tennis Association.[4][5]
Residence
Leslie resided at Hale Bank Farm in Altrincham Cheshire, near to Manchester Airport[6] and Ballacotch Manor in the Isle of Man.[7]
References
^Linday, D.T.A. (1976). Soapmaking past and present
^Salford Reporter, 14 June 1963 "Royal Borough prepares for a Royal Visit" at pages 1–2
^Salford Reporter, 13 September 1963 "Mr. L. Cussons dies after a short illness"
^The Times, 7 September 1963 "Obituary Mr Leslie Cussons" at page 10
^Swinton & Pendlebury Journal, 11 September 1963 "Soap Firm Director Dies Suddenly at 56" at page 7
leslie, cussons, january, 1907, september, 1963, born, swinton, near, salford, lancashire, england, alexander, cussons, 1875, 1951, wife, emily, jane, cussons, née, kidd, 1875, 1957, leslie, chairman, cussons, sons, largest, independent, soap, manufacturer, br. Leslie Cussons 13 January 1907 6 September 1963 Born in Swinton near Salford Lancashire England to Alexander Tom Cussons 1875 1951 and his wife Emily Jane Cussons nee Kidd 1875 1957 Leslie was the Chairman of Cussons Sons amp Co the largest independent soap manufacturer in Britain Leslie continued manufacturing of the famous brand Cussons Imperial Leather Leslie CussonsBorn13 January 1907Swinton Lancashire England UKDied6 September 1963 aged 56 Manchester England UKEducationChilton College SwitzerlandOccupationBusinessmanParent s Alex T Cussons 1875 1951 Emily Cussons 1875 1957 Career EditLeslie worked at the Cussons Company from 1924 until his death in 1963 In 1951 Leslie succeeded his father to become chairman of the Cussons Company Leslie oversaw the acquisition of Gerard Bros in 1955 and subsequently made extensive improvements to the Gerard Bros Nottingham factory 1 In 1957 Leslie also acquired the 1001 Carpet Cleaner brand and made it into Britain s leading carpet cleaner In 1963 Leslie showed Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh around his factory in Kersal Salford Prince Philip was introduced to selected factory staff before unveiling a plaque in the entrance hall 2 Interests EditLeslie was keenly interested in agriculture and owned large farms in Derbyshire and the Isle of Man 3 Leslie was also a tennis enthusiast having reached the early rounds of Wimbledon and was president of the Lancashire County Tennis Association 4 5 Residence EditLeslie resided at Hale Bank Farm in Altrincham Cheshire near to Manchester Airport 6 and Ballacotch Manor in the Isle of Man 7 References Edit Linday D T A 1976 Soapmaking past and present Salford Reporter 14 June 1963 Royal Borough prepares for a Royal Visit at pages 1 2 Salford Reporter 13 September 1963 Mr L Cussons dies after a short illness The Times 7 September 1963 Obituary Mr Leslie Cussons at page 10 Swinton amp Pendlebury Journal 11 September 1963 Soap Firm Director Dies Suddenly at 56 at page 7 The London Gazette 9 March 1965 The Times 21 October 1963 Preceded byAlexander Tom Cussons Chairman of Cussons Sons amp Co 1951 1963 Succeeded byAlexander Stockton Cussons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Leslie Cussons amp oldid 1029792634, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
