Background
SPOKES, Arthur Hewett was born on June 28, 1854. 2nd son of Sir Peter Spokes, 25 Chester Terrace, N. W.
SPOKES, Arthur Hewett was born on June 28, 1854. 2nd son of Sir Peter Spokes, 25 Chester Terrace, N. W.
Studied at University College, London (Fellow). Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Laws, London.
Matriculated 3rd in Honours, University of London, 1870. Gilchrist Scholarship, University Hall, 1870. Andrews Entrance Scholarship, University College 1870.
1st year, 1871; 2nd year, 1872. Jews’ Commemoration Scholarship, University College 1870. Studentship Jurisprudence and International Law, Inns of Court, 1875.
Called to the Bar, 1875. Recorder of Newbury, 1893. Recorder of Reading since 1894.