J.L. Carr

A life in dates

1. 20 May 1912: Born – Carlton Miniott, North Riding of Yorkshire, England
2. 1985: The Battle of Pollocks Crossing – Novel
3. 1985: The Battle of Pollocks Crossing – Shortlist, The Booker Prize
4. 26 February 1994: Died – Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, Aged 81.