Leslie continued manufacturing of the famous brand Cussons Imperial Leather.
Born in Swinton, near Salford, Lancashire, England to Alexander Tom Cussons (1875–1951) and his wife, Emily Jane Cussons (née Kidd; 1875–1957).
[citation needed] In 1963, he showed Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh around his factory in Kersal, Salford.
Prince Philip was introduced to selected factory staff before unveiling a plaque in the entrance hall.
[4][5][6] Leslie Cussons was keenly interested in agriculture, and owned large farms in Derbyshire and the Isle of Man[7][8] He was a tennis enthusiast, having reached the early rounds of Wimbledon, and was president of the Lancashire County Tennis Association.