Tom Cookson
Catherine Cookson's husband
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Oct 1, 2026
Richard BensonHOST
So she left Hindside in 1929, went to Hastings to work in a library, a laundry, sorry, became a manager there, eventually saved up, bought a guest house.
Richard BensonHOST
In 1940, she married someone called Tom Cookson, who she'd met through him being a lodger there.
Richard BensonHOST
and had a long and happy marriage with him.
Richard BensonHOST
I think probably some encouragement from him probably helped her a bit, I think, or some support.