Leonard Swindley

Leonard Swindley was played by Arthur Lowe from 1960 to 1965.

Biography
He was a lay preacher who worked at Gamma Garments with Emily Bishop. Leonard and Emily were due to marry in 1964, but she abruptly called the wedding off as she felt they were making a mistake. Although he became friends with Ena Sharples, they often clashed over her role as caretaker of the local mission. Leonard was promoted to the head office of Gamma Garments and after leaving the Street.

Family and Friends
A common friend was Emily Bishop, in which he was once set to marry, his other friends were Albert Tatlock, Ena Sharples, Len Fairclough, Annie Walker, Jack Walker and Doreen Lostock.

His parents were Eliza-Jane and Thomas Swindley, and his sister was Hilda Barrett.

Miscellaneous information
His religion was well known to be christian. He appeared in two spinoffs - Pardon the Expression (1965-1966) and Turn out the Lights (1967).