Cedric Charles Dickens

[2] After three trips to the Caribbean by banana boat, Dickens joined the British Tabulating Machine Company in 1937.

Dickens joined the RNVR on the outbreak of World War II in 1939, leaving the Royal Navy in 1946 as a first lieutenant.

[4] After leaving the Royal Navy, Dickens returned to his old firm, which eventually became ICL, of which he became Director of Communication.

This he kept true to the spirit of The Pickwick Papers by allowing only men to join, which led in 2000 to an accusation of sexism.

[7] In demand internationally as a guest and speaker at meetings of Dickens Fellowships and similar events, he also worked to preserve the heritage of the George and Vulture in the City of London, frequently mentioned in The Pickwick Papers, but then threatened with demolition.