Arthur as a young man
Arthur J. E. Wren was born in Chippenham in 1892 to Evelyn Wren, nee Marsh, and George Lewis Wren.
He is about 54 at the time of this writing (1946).
He was an amicable, but solitary chick. His beak always buried in a book; usually epic tales of historic conflicts. He worked as an assistant clerk at the local grocers in adolescence and a carpenter's apprentice.
Shortly after his 19th birthday, he moved to London and acquired a position as a clerk in a printing house. When the Great War broke out, he enlisted and fought with the Royal Fusiliers. He served along the Western front, serving with distinction in the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of Passchendaele. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal.
Having seen a great many things obscene and sublime, he returned from Europe with an interest in journalism. After a spell decompressing back home in Wiltshire, he completed a course of study at King's College London a and a had short, uneventful career mostly covering local politics and art. Around age 37, he decided journalism was not taking him where he wanted to go. He concluded teaching would be a more favorable occupation and set about getting his credentials.
Arthur today
Today, he is a tenured professor teaching literature at his university of Bristol. He specializes in Chaucer and medieval German literature. He spends much of his free time writing short stories, and the occasional poem. He is also an avid naturalist and enjoys cooking.
Although he sincerely enjoys opening his house, Arthur is shy and may not be seen when you drop in. Nevertheless, make yourself at home.