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Ralph L Sherlock, b 4 July 1965 (55) Dagenham, Barkinside, East London. Early Life Born Ralph Llawrence Sherlock (pronounced Raith Hlorence Sherlock) was born in Dagenham, Barkingside. East London, England 4 July 1965. To Bob Sherlock (a factory worker and Shop Steward) and Jo Sherlock (also a factory worker) The family moved in July 1968 to South Beddington, South London. Sherlock attended High View High School in South Beddington, South London. Here Sherlock achieved running for the School in the Sutton District Sports as a 1500 m runner and middle to long distance in School Sports day, running 400m, 800mm, 1500m, 5000m and10000m. Sherlock held the 1500m School record. Sherlock became an Aircraft Enthusiast (Plane Spotter), while attending High View Primary School. Sherlock is still a Plane Spotter over 40 years later. Also while attending High View High School, Sherlock became a Boxer at Rose Hill Boxing Club, Sutton and trained in Martial Arts. After leaving school he began his own business as a freelance cleaner of factories and offices in Croydon, South London. Sherlock was a founder member of the band The Indifference in 1985. Performing as lead vocals and keyboard player. The Indefference were originally a covers band performing mainly rock music,including David Bowie tracks and The Jam, ACDC, Elvis and others. The rehearsal meetings were held at the Bandon Hill Baptist Church Hall in Sandy Lane North, Wallington, Surrey. Caroline Hughes, girlfriend of Sherlock at the time attended the rehearsals with sherlock. The band performed live gigs at The Stanley Park Hall. Carshalton Beeches, South London. Sherlock left the band along with Drummer Graham Tibbs in 1987, following professional differences with the Bass player, his Brother Jake Sherlock. Sherlock joined the sales team at C Brewer & Sons, working at. Croydon branch. Croydon Airport Industrial Estate as a Warehouse Assistant in June 1983, eventually being promoted to a Shop Supervisor in the Trade Shop often supervising the Sub Branch at Thornton Heath, Croydon when the Sub Branch Manager was away. and cover for the Sales and Purchasing Offices.Sherlock left Brewers in 1989.While working at Brewers, Sherlock joined the C Brewer Athletics team. Running Marathons for charity. During this time Sherlock became a founder member of the Plough Rams FC in 1985, playing from The Plough public house on Croydon Road, South Beddington, The team began playing in the FA Invicta League. In 1986, the team played FC Wimbledon in an FA Cup match and hired Gander Green Lane Stadium in Sutton, home ground of Sutton United to play the fixture. Following a serious injury resulting in a crushed siatic nerve, Sherlock was forced to retire from football and Marathon running. He then became a member of the Wandle Arms A darts team in 1987. While playing for the 'Wandle Arms A' team in Croydon along with his Father Bob, Sherlock was a founder member of the 'Wandle Social' darts team, playing in the Thornton Heath and district league. Sherlock then joined 'The Eagle' darts team in Croydon, playing alongside his Captain from the 'Wandle Arms A' team, Paul Jennings, playing in the Surrey County League. At this time. Sherlock was playing in three different teams per week. During this time, with his pairs Partner Paul Ford, Sherlock won the first Wandle Arms pub pair's trophy. With his pairs partner from the Wandle A and Wandle Social teams Paul Ford, Sherlock began playing darts tournaments as a Semi Professional dart player. In 1989, Sherlock moved home with his family to Lynton, upon Exmoor, North Devon, where he began playing as Captain of the Queen's Hotel darts team Lynton, in the Lyn District Darts League and then for the Crown Hotel, Lynton Darts team as Vice Captain in the same league. Sherlock achievd winning the Lyn League Pairs Trophy in 1990 with his pairs partner Steve Fitzpatrick, for the Queen's Hotel darts team. Sherlock was runner up in the Lyn Darts League Singles, Pairs and Team Trophies in 1991 playing as Vice Captain for the Crown Hotel. Sherlock then moved to Barnstaple and joined the Rolle Quay darts team, but had to retire from playing due to an accident, which resulted in a broken back. Severe nerve damage has left Sherlock disabled. He now writes novels and other books as an Author. Sherlock was Co-Chairman of the Bideford Writing Circle, a group of writers and Authors who met in Bideford Library, Devon, upon second Saturday of each month. The Group was designed to help new writers to learn the craft and with help, publish their own work. The Group closed down due to the Covid19 pandemic and as yet, has not restarted. Personal Life Sherlock became the boyfriend of Kay Jackson while at High View High School in 1977. Then in 1979 he first became the boyfriend of Caroline Hughes, and first broke up in 1981, a love which has lasted over 40 years. In 1981, Sherlock was briefly boyfriend of Sandra Rose, a classmate at High View High School. Then in August 1981 Sherlock became the longterm boyfriend of Louise Shingher from Redditch, Worcestershire. This lasted until they broke up in 1983. In 1985, Sherlock once again became a couple with Caroline Hughes but once again broke up in 1987. In 1988, Sherlock once again became a couple with Caroline Hughes, but broke up when Sherlock moved to Exmoor. In 1991, Sherlock became a couple with Annabel Rowsell and shared first a Caravan on Exmoor, at Manor Farm, Cheriton, then a Flat in Barnstaple. They then moved to a house in Barnstaple, then in 2004 moved to a flat in Ilfracombe, North Devon. While in Ilfracombe, Sherlock split up with Amnabel after 12 1/2 years together. Sherlock now lives in his Mother's house (as she has now moved to a Nursing Home) alone, and spends his time Writing and Travelling when possible. In May 2017, Sherlock spent 9 days touring Republic of Ireland, home of his Family Line of Ancestors. In June 2017, Sherlock spent 6 days touring Scotland. In May 2019, Sherlock went upon a Cruise in the Mediterranean Sea, flying out from Exeter to Palma Mallorca, then sailing to Sicilly, Sorrento and Pompeii in Italy, Rome and then Ajaccio in Corsica, and onto Barcelona in Spain before returning to Palma to fly home to Exeter. In June 2019, Sherlock travelled to Paris, France. In August 2019, Sherlock spent a week in Moscow, Russia. In October 2019, Sherlock spent ten days touring around USA, flying into Montreal, Quebec, Canada, then to New York, Chicago, and then 4 days in Las Vegas and finally back to New York and 2 days in Washington DC, before flying back to London Heathrow. In November 2019, Sherlock visited Bahrain, then Dubai for 3 days and onto Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates, before returning to London Heathrow via Bahrain. Since then, Sherlock was prevented from travelling, due to the Covid19 Pandemic during 2020 and 202. In February 2021, Sherlock received the Covid19 Vaccination In September 2021, Sherlock caught Covid19 and was ill for 6 weeks. It was said by a representative of NHS England, that only the Vaccinations which Sherlock had saved his life. In May 2022, Sherlock became Lord Sherlock. In 2022, Sherlock began travelling again, visiting Scotland and the old Country, Ireland for the 2nd time.

In November 2022, Sherlock was Baptised into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In January 2023, Sherlock was Ordained into the Priesthood holding the Priesthood position of Aaronic Priest.