Lyall Wilkes

A noted barrister and later judge in the North-East of England, Wilkes was a member of Broad Chare Chambers, a leading group of barristers in the area.^[2] A prolific writer, notably of biographies, his works included books on the lives of William Eden, Francis Festing and John Dobson.^[3]

As a politician Wilkes won the Newcastle upon Tyne Central seat from Arthur Denville in the 1945 general election and held the seat until he left politics in 1951.

Following his death in 1991 Wilkes was buried in St. Mary Magdalene's Church Whalton.^[4]

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Lyall Wilkes

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Arthur Denville	Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central 1945–1951	Succeeded by Ted Short