Background
Allen, Arthur Acland was born in August 186 in Prestwich, Manchester. Son of Peter Allen, Manager of the Manchester Guardian, and Sophia Russell, daughter of J. E. Taylor, the founder of that paper.
Allen, Arthur Acland was born in August 186 in Prestwich, Manchester. Son of Peter Allen, Manager of the Manchester Guardian, and Sophia Russell, daughter of J. E. Taylor, the founder of that paper.
Rugby; University College, Oxford (Classical Scholar).
Called to Bar, 1893; entered London County Council, 1899. Has been Chairman of various Committees. Deputy-Chairman of the Council, 1908-1909.
Contested South Gloucestershire and East Dorset.
Member of Parliament (Liberal) Christchurch, 1906-1910.
Liberal.
Clubs: Reform, National Liberal.
Spouse 1900, Gladys,daughter of J. Douglas Walker, King’s Counsel
