About Phyllis Arkle
Lived 1910 – 1997 (aged 87). Phyllis Arkle was a British writer and children's writer.
Phyllis Arkle (Chester, 23 April 1910 – 10 October 1997), was an English author of children's books.
Biography
Arkle (formerly Griffiths) was born and educated in Chester, but 1959 saw her move to the village of Twyford, Berkshire. Among her works was The Railway Cat (1983) and the Roddy the Roadman series (beginning in 1970).
She married Edward Arkle. She died in 1997, aged 87 years.
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Who was Phyllis Arkle?
Children's author
When was Phyllis Arkle born?
Phyllis Arkle was born on 23 April 1910 in Chester.
When did Phyllis Arkle die?
Phyllis Arkle died on 10 October 1997 in Berkshire.
What was Phyllis Arkle's occupation?
Phyllis Arkle was a writer and children's writer.
What nationality was Phyllis Arkle?
Phyllis Arkle was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phyllis Arkle. https://biography.guide/phyllis-arkle/
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