John Arlott - Pre-media Career 1930-1946

Pre-media Career 1930-1946

After leaving school he spent 4 years working in a mental hospital as a records clerk (1930–1934) and then 12 years as a policeman (1934–1946) becoming a member of the Southampton County Borough Police Force, which later merged with other forces to become the Hampshire Constabulary at the outbreak of war in 1939. He progressed to the rank of sergeant, while stationed at Southampton.

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