Education
Born in Norton-on-Tees, Robson studied at Stockton Grammar School and the Royal Academy of Music before becoming an accountants
Born in Norton-on-Tees, Robson studied at Stockton Grammar School and the Royal Academy of Music before becoming an accountants
In 1940, Robson married Inga-Stina Arvidsson, a Swedish woman, and this led to him becoming active in the Anglo-Swedish Society. From 1949 to 1969, he served on the council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He also served on the Herbert Committee"s inquiry into the electricity industry, and chaired the Britain in Europe Committee, then later served on the council of the European Movement.
Robson was also active in the Liberal Party.
He stood unsuccessfully in Banbury at the 1950 and 1951 United Kingdom general elections, and served as its President in 1953/4. Inga-Stina later held the same post.
In 1950, Robson moved into Kiddington Hall. In later life, he used his money and organisational skills to save the National Liberal Club from closure.