Barrister and judge. Born Colchester. Never went to university but on gaining an inheritance entered law. MP for Deptford. QC and then judge. Became 1st Baron Darling in 1924. Died Hampshire.
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Lord Justice Charles John Darling
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Foyles - William Foyle
Lord Justice Darling was in the shop. He offered me 4 shillings for a book m...
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N7, Sheringham Road, Freightliners Farm
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