Grace Mary Colman (30 April 1892 – 7 July 1971) was a British politician.[1] She was Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Tynemouth from 1945 to 1950.[1][2]

Grace Colman
Member of Parliament
for Tynemouth
In office
5 July 1945 – 3 February 1950
Prime MinisterClement Attlee
Preceded byAlexander West Russell
Succeeded byIrene Ward
Personal details
Born
Grace Mary Colman

(1892-04-30)30 April 1892
Died7 July 1971(1971-07-07) (aged 79)
Political partyLabour

Early life and education

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Grace Colman's father was a member of the clergy at Worcester Cathedral, and Grace attended Newnham College.[3]

Career

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Colman taught at Ruskin College and the University of London.[3] She was an organiser for the Workers' Educational Association.[3] Later she became a magistrate, before standing for the Tynemouth seat.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "COLMAN, Grace Mary". Who Was Who. A & C Black. 1920–2008. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
  2. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "T" (part 2)
  3. ^ a b c d "Alice Bacon and Grace Colman". UK Vote 100. House of Commons Hansard Writing Team. 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Tynemouth
19451950
Succeeded by