Nicholas Chilvers was born into a working-class family and left school without any formal qualifications. Work started at the local Co-op. He took evening classes to improve his education and advance his prospects. Over time, he became an area manager for a number of non-food stores. By working in retail, he gained considerable experience of meeting the public, which required a range of personal skills depending on the circumstances. At home, he lived modestly, enjoying family life while following public affairs. How and why he put himself forward as a JP is explained in On the Bench.
We use cookies to make our website work. If you click 'Accept All’ we will use cookies to understand how you use our services and to show you personalised advertising and other content. You can change your cookie settings by clicking 'Manage Cookies'. Please see our Cookie Policy for further information.