Leslie Cussons

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.