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1 Northern Area Chairman: November 1935 to August 1937
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 October 2009
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Headlam lost his parliamentary seat, Barnard Castle in County Durham, in the general election of November 1935. On the day after the result was declared his wife, Beatrice, departed for South Africa; she had been unwell for some time, and it was hoped that the sea voyage and the warmer climate would restore her health.
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1 Stanley Baldwin (1867–1947), Con. M.P. Bewdley 1908–37; F.S.T. 1917–21; Pres. Bd. of Trade 1921–22; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1922–23; P.M. 1923, 1924–29, 1935–37; Lord Pres. 1931–35; Con. Leader 1923–37; K.G. 1937, cr. Earl Baldwin of Bewdley 1937.
2 Richard Austen Butler (1902–1982), Con. M.P. Saffron Walden 1929–65; U.S. India 1932–37; P.S. Labour 1937–38; U.S. For. Office 1938–41; Pres. Bd. of Educ. 1941–45; Min. of Labour 1945; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1951–55; Lord Privy Seal 1955–59; Home Sec. 1957–62; Dep. P.M. 1962–63; For. Sec. 1963–64; Con. Party Chairman 1959–61; Chairman, Con. Research Dept. 1945–64; Chairman, N.U. 1945–46, Pres. 1956; Master of Trinity College, Cambridge 1965–78; cr. Baron Butler of Saffron Walden 1965, K.G. 1971.
3 (Robert) Anthony Eden (1897–1977), Con. M.P. Warwick & Leamington 1923–57; P.P.S. to G. Locker-Lampson 1924–26, to Austen Chamberlain 1926–29; U.S. For. Office 1931–34; Lord Privy Seal 1934–35 & Min. for League of Nations 1935; For. Sec. 1935–38, 1940–45, 1951–55; Dominions Sec. 1939–40; Sec. for War 1940; P.M. & Con. Leader 1955–57; K.G. 1954, cr. Earl of Avon 1961.
4 Oliver Frederick George Stanley (1896–1950), Con. M.P. Westmorland 1924–45, Bristol W. 1945–50; P.P.S. to Lord Eustace Percy 1924–29; U.S. Home Office 1931–33; Min. of Transport 1933–34; Min. of Labour 1934–35; Pres. Bd. of Educ. 1935–37; Pres. Bd. of Trade 1937–40; Sec. for War 1940; Colonial Sec. 1942–45; younger son of 17th Earl of Derby.
5 Samuel John Gurney Hoare (1880–1959), Con. M.P. Chelsea 1910–44; Sec. for Air 1922–24, 1924–29, 1940; India Sec. 1931–35; For. Sec. 1935; 1st Lord of Admiralty 1936–37; Home Sec. 1937–39; Lord Privy Seal 1939–40; Amb. in Madrid 1940–44; Con. Party Treasurer 1930–31; suc. 2nd Bart. 1915, cr. Viscount Templewood 1944.
6 Pierre Laval (1883–1945), French statesman, Dep. 1914–19, 1924–27; Sen. for the Seine 1927–36, for Puy–de–Dôme; Min. of Public Works 1925; Min. of Justice 1926; Min. of Labour 1930; P.M. 1931–32, 1935–36; Foreign Min. 1934–36; chief Min. of the Vichy Govt. 1942–44; executed 1945.
7 Walter Elliot Elliot (1888–1958), Con. M.P. Lanark 1918–23, Glasgow Kelvingrove 1924–45, 1950–58, Scottish Univ. 1946–50; P.S. Health for Scotland 1923–24, 1924–26; U.S. Scotland 1926–29; F.S.T. 1931–32; Min. of Agric. 1932–36; Scottish Sec. 1936–38; Min of Health 1938–40.
8 Douglas McGarel Hogg (1872–1950), Con. M.P. St. Marylebone 1922–28; Attorney-Gen. 1922–24, 1924–28; Lord Chanc. 1928–29, 1935–38; Sec. for War 1931–35; Lord Pres. 1938; Con. Leader in the Lords 1931–35; kt. 1922, cr. Baron Hailsham 1928, Viscount 1929.
9 (Alfred) Duff Cooper (1890–1954), Con. M.P. Oldham 1924–29, St. George's 1931–45; F.S. War Office 1928–29, 1931–34; F.S.T. 1934–35; Sec. for War 1935–37; 1st Lord of Admiralty 1937–38; Min. of Information 1940–41; Chanc. Duchy of Lancaster 1941–43; British rep. with Free French 1943–44, Amb. in Paris 1944–47; cr. Viscount Norwich 1952.
10 (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain (1863–1937), M.P. Worcs. E. 1892–1914 (L.U. to 1912, then Con.), Con. M.P. Birmingham W. 1914–37; Postmaster-Gen. 1902–03; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1903–05, 1919–21; India Sec. 1915–17; Member of War Cabinet 1918–19; Lord Privy Seal 1921–22; For. Sec. 1924–29; 1st Lord of Admiralty 1931; Con. Leader 1921–22; K.G. 1925.
11 Edward Frederick Lindley Wood (1881–1959), Con. M.P. Ripon 1910–25; Pres. Bd. of Educ. 1922–24, 1932–35; Min. of Agric. 1924–25; Viceroy of India 1925–31; Sec. for War 1935; Lord Privy Seal 1935–37; Lord Pres. 1937–38; For. Sec. 1938–40; Amb. in Washington 1941–46; cr. Baron Irwin 1925, suc. 3rd Viscount Halifax 1934, cr. Earl of Halifax 1944, K.G. 1931.
12 translation: I am to blame.
13 Clement Richard Attlee (1883–1967), Lab. M.P. Limehouse 1922–50, Walthamstow W. 1950–55; U.S. War Office 1924; member of Simon Comm. 1928–30; Chanc. Duchy of Lancaster 1930–31; Postmaster-Gen. 1931; Lord Privy Seal 1940–42; Dominions Sec. 1942–43; Lord Pres. 1943–45; Dep. P.M. 1942–45; P.M. 1945–51; Dep. Labour Leader 1931–35, Leader 1935–55; cr. Earl Attlee 1955, K.G. 1956.
14 (Edward) Hugh John Neale Dalton (1887–1962), Lab. M.P. Peckham 1924–29, Bishop Auckland 1929–31, 1935–59; U.S. For. Office 1929–31; Min. for Economic Warfare 1940–42; Pres. Bd. of Trade 1942–45; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1945–47; Chanc. Duchy of Lancaster 1948–50; Min. of Planning 1950–51; Chairman, N.E.C. 1936–37; cr. Baron Dalton 1960.
15 Charles Stewart Henry Vane-Tempest-Stewart (1878–1949), Con. M.P. Maidstone 1906–15; U.S. Air 1920–21; Leader of the Senate & Min. of Educ., N. Ireland 1921–26; 1st Comm. Works 1928–29, 1931; Air Sec. 1931–35; Lord Privy Seal & Con. Leader in the Lords 1935; Pres., Northern Counties Area 1930–49; Ld. Lt. Co. Durham 1928–49; Mayor of Durham 1936–37; styled Viscount Castlereagh 1884–1915, sue. 7th Marquess of Londonderry 1915, K.G. 1919.
16 Headlam had been created a Baronet in June 1935.
17 George Frederick Ernest (1865–1936), Prince of Wales 1901–10, King George V 1910–36; he died on 20 January.
18 Edward Albert (1894–1972), Prince of Wales 1910–36, King Edward VIII 1936, cr. Duke of Windsor 1936.
19 (Maurice) Harold Macmillan (1894–1986), Con. M.P. Stockton 1924–29, 1931–45, Bromley 1945–64; P.S. Supply 1940–42; U.S. Colonies 1942–43; Min. Res. N.W. Africa 1942–45; Air Sec. 1945; Min. of Housing 1951–54; Min. of Defence 1954–55; For. Sec. 1955; Chanc. of Exchequer 1955–57; P.M. & Con. Leader 1957–63; cr. Earl of Stockton 1984.
20 Claud E. Pease (1874–1952), Chairman, Barnard Castle C.A. from 1930; Chairman, Horden Collieries; Dir., Barclays Bank 1924–52.
21 Agnes Headlam-Morley (1902–1986), Fellow of St. Hugh's College, Oxford Univ. 1932–86; Montague Burton Professor of International Relations, Oxford Univ. 1948–71; prospective Con. Cand. Barnard Castle 1936–44; daughter of Sir James Wycliffe Headlam–Morley, and Headlam's second cousin.
22 Charles Edwin Vickery (1881–1951), army career 1900–35, incl. service with Egyptian army 1907–12, special mission to King of the Hedjaz 1916–17, British Agent at Jeddah 1919–20, Col. Royal Artillery Northern Command 1933–35; war service with B.E.P. 1939–40; Con. cand. Blaydon 1935; member of Durham County Council 1937–51, High Sheriff 1945–46.
23 Adolf Hitler (1889–1945), leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party 1921–45; Chancellor of Germany 1933–45; Head of State 1934–45.
24 German armed forces moved into the demilitarised zone of the Rhineland on 7 March 1936.
25 The Locarno Pact of 1925, signed by Britain, France, Germany and Italy, guaranteed the existing frontiers between Belgium, France and Germany.
26 Alexander Leith (1869–1956), steel merchant; Food Comm., Northumberland & Durham 1917–19; Chairman, Northumberland Prov. Div. to 1930; Chairman, Northern Counties Area 1930–36; Chairman, N.U. 1922–23; High Sheriff, Northumberland 1923–24; cr. Bart. 1919.
27 Alfred Appleby (1866–1952), solicitor, head of Appleby & Lisle Ltd. to 1951; appointed Con. Agent, Newcastle C.A. 1889; Chairman, Newcastle C.A. during the 1920s; Chairman, Northumberland C.A. 1930–46; Vice-Chairman, Northern Counties Area 1930–46; Coroner, City & County of Newcastle 1906–51; kt. 1923.
28 Cecil Hanbury (1871–1937), Con. M.P. Dorset N. 1924–37; kt. 1935.
29 William Shepherd Morrison (1893–1961), Con. M.P. Cirencester & Tewkesbury 1929–59; Chairman, 1922 Ctte. 1932–35; F.S.T. 1935–36; Min. of Agric. 1936–39; Chanc. Duchy of Lancaster 1939–40; Min. of Food 1939–40; Postmaster-Gen. 1940–42; Min. of Town & Country Planning 1942–45; Speaker 1951–59; Governor-Gen, of Australia 1960–61; cr. Viscount Dunrossil 1959.
30 Douglas Hewitt Hacking (1884–1950), Con. M.P. Chorley 1918–45; P.P.S. to Sir J. Craig 1920–21, to Sir L. Worthington-Evans 1921–22; Whip 1922–25; U.S. Home Office 1925–27, 1933–34; Sec. Overseas Trade 1927–29; F.S. War Office 1934–35; U.S. Dominions 1935–36; Con. Party Chairman 1936–42; Vice-Chairman, N.U. 1930–33; Chairman, North West Area 1932–34; cr. Bart. 1938, Baron Hacking 1945.
31 John Lawrence Baird (1874–1941), Con. M.P. Rugby 1910–22, Ayr Burghs 1922–25; P.P.S. to Bonar Law 1911–16; U.S. Air 1916–19; P.S. Transport 1919; U.S. Home Office 1919–22; Min. of Transport & 1st Comm. Works 1922–24; Gov.-Gen. of Australia 1925–30; Con. Party Chairman 1931–36; sue. 2nd Bart. 1920, cr. Baron Stonehaven 1925, Viscount 1938.
32 Established to promote the ideals of the League in Britain, this was a large and powerful pressure group with branches in every constituency.
33 David Lloyd George (1863–1945), Lib. M.P. Caernarvon Boroughs 1890–1945; Pres. Bd. of Trade 1906–08; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1908–15; Min. of Munitions 1915–16; Sec. for War 1916; Coalition P.M. 1916–22; cr. Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor 1945.
34 Thomas Walker Hobart Inskip (1876–1947), Con. M.P. Bristol Central 1918–29, Fareham 1931–39; Solicitor-Gen. 1922–24, 1924–28, 1931–32; Attorney-Gen. 1928–29, 1932–36; Min. for Co-Ordination of Defence 1936–39; Dominions Sec. 1939, 1940; Lord Chanc. 1939–40; Lord Chief Justice 1940–46; kt. 1922, cr. Viscount Caldecote 1939.
35 Maurice Pascal Alers Hankey (1877–1963), service in Royal Marines 1895–1912; Sec., Ctte. of Imperial Defence 1912–38; Sec., War Cabinet 1916–18; Cabinet Sec. 1919–38; Clerk of Privy Council 1923–38; Min. without Portfolio 1939–40; Chanc. Duchy of Lancaster 1940–41; Paymaster-Gen. 1941–42; kt. 1916, cr. Baron Hankey 1939.
36 Harry Frederick Comfort Crookshank (1893–1961), Con. M.P. Gainsborough 1924–56; U.S. Home Office 1934–35; Sec. for Mines 1935–39; F.S.T. 1939–43; Postmaster-Gen. 1943–45; Min. of Health 1951–52; Lord Privy Seal 1952–55; Leader of the House 1951–55; cr. Viscount Crookshank 1956.
37 (Arthur) Neville Chamberlain (1869–1940), Con. M.P. Birmingham Ladywood 1918–29, Edgbaston 1929–40; Postmaster-Gen. 1922–23; Min. of Health 1923, 1924–29, 1931; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1923, 1931–37; P.M. 1937–40; Lord Pres. 1940; Con. Leader 1937–40.
38 An amendment calling for equality of pay for women employed in the Civil Service was carried against the government by 156 to 148 votes.
39 (Henry) David Reginald Margesson (1890–1965), Con. M.P. Upton 1922–23, Rugby 1924–42; Ass. Whip 1924–26; Whip 1926–29, 1931; Chief Whip 1931–40; Sec. for War 1940–42; cr. Viscount Margesson 1942.
40 James Gray Stuart (1897–1971), Con. M.P. Moray & Nairn 1923–59; Scottish Whip 1935–41, Chief Whip 1941–48; Scottish Sec. 1951–57; Scottish Con. Party Chairman 1950–62; cr. Viscount Stuart of Findhorn 1959.
41 Walter Runciman (1870–1949), Lib. M.P. Oldham 1899–1900, Dewsbury 1902–18, Swansea W. 1924–29, St. Ives 1929–37 (Lib. Nat. from 1931); P.S. Local Govt. Bd. 1905–07; F.S.T. 1907–08; Pres. Bd. of Educ. 1908–11; Pres. Bd. of Agric. 1911–14; Pres. Bd. of Trade 1914–16,1931–37; Lord. Pres. 1938–39; cr. Viscount Runciman of Doxford in June 1937, sue. 2nd Baron Runciman in August 1937.
42 R.C. Cherry (d.1956), Sec., Durham Municipal & County Federation 1928–56.
43 Holywell Hall, a few miles west of the city of Durham, was the Headlams' residence from 1925 to 1950.
44 R.J.W. Ledingham, Con. Agent, Stafford 1926–34; C.O. Agent, Northern Counties Area 1934–39; military service 1939–45; C.O. Agent, West Midlands Area 1945–56.
45 James Henry Thomas (1874–1949), M.P. Derby 1910–36 (Lab. to 1931, then Nat. Lab.); Gen. Sec., National Union of Railwaymen 1918–31; Colonial Sec. 1924, 1935–36; Lord Privy Seal 1929–30; Dominions Sec. 1930–35.
46 Into the leakage of information before the Budget speech of 1936.
47 Herbert Henry Asquith (1852–1928), Lib. M.P. Fife E. 1886–1918, Paisley 1920–24; Home. Sec. 1892–95; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1905–08; P.M. 1908–16; Lib. Leader 1908–26; cr. Earl of Oxford & Asquith 1925.
48 A scandal in 1913 concerning profits made after government purchase of shares in the Marconi company, involving several ministers including Lloyd George.
49 Herbert Robin Cayzer (1881–1958), Con. M.P. Portsmouth S. 1918–22, 1923–39; Pres., Chamber of Shipping 1941–42; cr. Bart. 1924, Baron Rotherwick 1939.
50 Henry Page Croft (1881–1947), Con. M.P. Christchurch 1910–18, Bournemouth 1918–40; U.S. War Office 1940–45; a leading protectionist, Chairman, Organisation Ctte., Tariff Reform League 1913–17, Chairman, E.I.A. Exec. Ctte. 1928–45; a leading ‘Die-Hard’ and Principal Organiser of the National Party, a breakaway right-wing faction, 1917–22; cr. Bart. 1924, Baron Croft 1940.
51 Frederick George Penny (1876–1955), Con. M.P. Kingston-upon-Thames 1922–37; Ass. Whip 1926–28, Whip 1928–37; Con. Party Treasurer 1938–46; kt. 1929, cr. Bart. 1933, Baron Marchwood 1937, Viscount 1945.
52 Patrick Joseph Henry Hannon (1874–1963), Con. M.P. Birmingham Moseley 1921–50; Vice–Pres., Tariff Reform League 1910–14; Gen. Sec., Navy League 1911–18; Dir., British Commonwealth Union 1918–28; Sec., E.I.A. 1925–50; Pres., Industrial Transport Association 1927–37; kt. 1936.
53 Irene Mary Bewick Ward (1895–1980), Con. cand. Morpeth 1924, 1929, Con. M.P. Wallsend 1931–45, Tynemouth 1950–74; Treasurer, Womens' Advisory Ctte., Northern Counties Area 1926–32, Vice-Chairman 1932–34; cr. Dame 1955, Baroness 1974.
54 James Ramsay MacDonald (1866–1937), Lab. M.P. Leicester 1906–18, Abera-von 1922–29, Seaham 1929–31, Nat. Lab. M.P. Seaham 1931–35, Scottish Univ. 1936–37; Lab. Party Sec. 1900–12, Chairman 1912–14; Lab. Leader 1922–31; P.M. & For. Sec. 1924, P.M. 1929–35; Lord Pres. 1935–37.
55 Malcolm John MacDonald (1901–1981), Lab. M.P. Bassetlaw 1929–35 (Nat. Lab. from 1931), Nat. Lab. M.P. Ross & Cromarty 1936–45; U.S. Dominions 1931–35; Colonial Sec. 1935, 1938–40; Dominions Sec. 1935–38; Min. of Health 1941–41; High Comm. in Canada 1941–46; Governor-Gen, of Malaya & Singapore 1946–48; Comm.-Gen. in S.E. Asia 1948–55; High Comm. in India 1955–60; Governor, Governor-Gen., & High Comm. in Kenya 1963–65; Special Representative in Africa 1965–69; son of Ramsay MacDonald.
56 Mabel Laura Georgina Palmer (1884–1958), daughter of 2nd Earl of Selborne, married 1906 Charles Robert Grey, suc. 5th Earl Grey 1917; Vice-Chairman, Womens Advisory Ctte, Northern Counties Area 1926–32, Chairman 1932–38; Vice-Chairman, Northern Counties Area 1932–38.
57 translation: without opposition.
58 Headlam had been Con. M.P. for Barnard Castle 1924–29 and 1931–35.
59 Hedworth Williamson (1867–1942), suc. 9th Bart. 1900; Chairman of family firm of that name, excavators of quarries in Sunderland and Westmorland; a landowner, a courtier and friend of Edward VII and George V.
60 Edith Helen Vane-Tempest-Stewart (1879–1959), married 1899 Viscount Castlereagh, suc. 7th Marquess of Londonderry 1915; founder & Pres., Womens' Legion 1914–18; Pres., Womens Advisory Ctte., Northern Counties Area 1930–46; known as Circe by family and friends.
61 John James Lawson (1881–1965), Lab. M.P. Chester-le-Street 1919–49; F.S. War Office 1924; P.S. Labour 1929–31; Sec. for War 1945–46; Ld. Lt. Co. Durham 1949–58; cr. Baron Lawson of Beamish 1950.
62 The location of the Conservative Party Conference on 1–2 Oct. 1936.
63 (George) Geoffrey Dawson (1874–1944), known as Robinson until 1917, when he assumed the surname Dawson; editor of The Times 1912–1919, 1923–1941Google Scholar; a contemporary of Headlam at Magdalen College; a confidant and friend of Baldwin.
64 Mary Spencer Reveil Reade (1897–1985), married 1918 (Frederick) Fergus Graham (q.v.), sue. 5th Bart. 1932; Chairman, Northern Counties Area 1948–51.
65 (Frederick) Fergus Graham (1893–1978), Con. M.P. Cumberland N. 1926–35, Darlington 1951–59; member of Cumberland C.C. 1925–74, Alderman 1934–74; Ld. Lt. Cumberland 1958–68; sue. 5th Bart. 1932.
66 John Allsebrook Simon (1873–1954), Lib. M.P. Walthamstow 1906–18, Spen Valley 1922–40 (Lib. Nat. from 1931); Solicitor-Gen. 1910–13; Attorney-Gen. 1913–15; Home Sec. 1915–16, 1935–37; For. Sec. 1931–35; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1937–40; Lord Chanc. 1940–45; kt. 1910, cr. Viscount Simon 1940.
67 The Special Areas Act (1934) was intended to promote employment projects in the ‘depressed areas’ of Durham, S. Wales, W. Cumberland and S.W. Scotland.
68 Alan Tindal Lennox–Boyd (1904–1983), Con. M.P. Mid-Beds. 1931–60; P.S. Labour 1938–39; P.S. Home Security 1939; P.S. Food 1939–40; P.S. Aircraft Production 1943–45; M.S. Colonies 1951–52; Min. of Transport 1952–54; Colonial Sec. 1954–59; cr. Viscount Boyd 1960.
69 Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874–1965), M.P. Oldham 1900–06 (Con. to 1904, then Lib.), Lib. M.P. Manchester N.W. 1906–08, Dundee 1908–22, Con. M.P. Epping (later Woodford) 1924–64; Pres. Bd. of Trade 1908–10; Home Sec. 1910–11; 1st Lord of Admiralty 1911–15, 1939–40; Chanc. Duchy of Lancaster 1915, Min. of Munitions 1917–19; Sec. for War & Air 1919–21; Colonial Sec. 1921–22; Chanc. of the Exchequer 1924–29; P.M. 1940–45, 1951–55; Con. Leader 1940–55; K.G. 1953.
70 Thomas Magnay (1876–1949), Lib. cand. Blaydon 1929, Lib. Nat. M.P. Gateshead 1931–45.
71 Frederick Alexander Lindemann (1886–1957), Prof, of Experimental Philosophy, Oxford 1919–56; Personal Assistant to W. Churchill 1940–41; Paymaster-Gen. 1942–45, 1951–53; cr. Baron Cherwell 1941, Viscount 1956.
72 (James) Arthur Salter (1881–1975), Ind. M.P. Oxford Univ. 1937–50, Con. M.P. Ormskirk 1951–53; Sec.-Gen., Reparations Commission 1920–22; Gladstone Prof. of Political Theory, Oxford 1934–44; P.S. Shipping 1939–41; P.S. War Transport 1941–43; Chanc. Duchy of Lancaster 1945; Min. for Economic Affairs 1951–52; Min. of Materials 1952–53; kt. 1922, cr. Baron Salter 1953.
73 Edward William Macleay Grigg (1879–1955), Lib. M.P. Oldham 1922–25, Con. M.P. Altrincham 1933–45; private Sec. to Lloyd George 1921–22; Gov. of Kenya 1925–30; P.S. Min. of Information 1939–40; F.S. War Office 1940, U.S. 1940–42; Min. Res. in Middle East 1944–45; kt. 1920, cr. Baron Altrincham 1945.
74 David John Colville (1894–1954), Con. M.P. Midlothian N. 1929–43; Sec. Overseas Trade 1931–35; U.S. Scotland 1935–36; F.S.T. 1936–38; Scottish Sec. 1938–40; Gov. of Bombay 1943–48; Ld. Lt. Lanarkshire 1952–54; cr. Baron Clydesmuir 1947.
75 (Isaac) Leslie Hore-Belisha (1893–1957), M.P. Plymouth Devonport 1923–45 (Lib. to 1931, Lib. Nat. 1931–42, Nat. Ind. 1942–45); P.S. Trade 1931–32; F.S.T. 1932–34; Min. of Transport 1934–37; Sec. for War 1937–40; Min. of Nat. Insurance 1945; cr. Baron Hore-Belisha 1954.
76 Rowland Thomas Baring (1877–1953), diplomatic service 1900–11; Managing Dir., Baring Bros. 1913–14; Ass. Private Sec. to the King 1916–20; Lord Chamberlain 1922–38; Lord in Waiting 1938–52; British govt. Dir. of Suez Canal Co. 1926–50; sue. 2nd Earl of Cromer 1917.
77 Bessiewallis (‘Wallis’) Warfield (1896–1986), married 1916 Winfield Spencer (divorced 1927), married 1928 Ernest Simpson (divorced 1936), married 3 June 1937 the Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII, abdicated 10 Dec. 1936); she then became Duchess of Windsor, but was never granted the title of ‘Royal Highness’.
78 W.N. Smith (1868–1942), Lab. member of Durham C.C. 1917–42, Vice-Chairman 1921, Chairman 1926–29, 1932–42.
79 Frank Herbert Mitchell (1878–1951), Ass. Private Sec. to the King 1931–37; Groom in Waiting 1937–51; Sec. of the Order of the Garter 1933–51; kt. 1937.
80 Joseph William Leech (1865–1940), Con. M.P. Newcastle W. 1931–40; Dep. Lord Mayor of Newcastle 1929–30, Lord Mayor 1932–33, Sheriff 1930–31; kt. 1938.
81 (William) Maxwell Aitken (1879–1964), Con. M.P. Ashton 1910–16; prop, of Daily Express 1916–1964Google Scholar, of Sunday Express 1918–1964Google Scholar, of Evening Standard 1923–1964Google Scholar; Min. of Information 1918–19; Min. of Aircraft Production 1940–41; Min. of Supply 1941–42; Lord Privy Seal 1942–45; cr. Bart. 1916, Baron Beaverbrook 1917.
82 Albert Frederick Arthur George (1895–1952), Prince 1895–1920, cr. Duke of York 1920, suc. King George VI 1936; married 1923 Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (1900–), daughter of 14th Earl of Strathmore, styled Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon 1900–23, Duchess of York 1923–36, Queen 1936–52, Queen Mother 1952–.
83 Harold Sidney Harmsworth (1868–1940), prop, of Daily Mirror 1914–1931Google Scholar, of Daily Mail, Evening News & Associated Newspapers Ltd. 1922–40; Sec. for Air 1917–18; er. Baron Rothermere 1914, Viscount 1919.
84 Diana Manners (1892–1986), daughter of 8th Duke of Rutland, styled Lady Diana; married 1919 (Alfred) Duff Cooper, cr. Viscount Norwich 1952; recognised as one of the aristocratic beauties of her age, she moved in the most fashionable social circles.
85 The location of Conservative Central Office, in Westminster Bridge Road.
86 Gerald Woods Wollaston (1874–1957), Norroy King of Arms 1928–30; Garter Principal King of Arms 1930–44; Norroy & Ulster King of Arms 1944–57; Earl Marshal's Sec. 1944–54; kt. 1930.
87 (William) Cosmo Gordon Lang (1864–1945), Bishop of Stepney 1901–09, Archbishop of York 1909–28, Canterbury 1928–1942; cr. Baron Lang of Lambeth 1942; referred by the Latin for Canterbury, Cantuar.
88 Edward Louis Spears (1886–1974), Nat. Lib. M.P. Loughborough 1922–24, Con. cand. Bosworth 1927, Carlisle 1929, Con. M.P. Carlisle 1931–45; Head of British Military Mission in Paris 1917–20; P.M.s Representative in France, 1940; Head of Mission & Min. to Syria & Lebanon 1941–44; kt. 1942, cr. Bart. 1953.
89 In the National Government: Conservatives, Liberal Nationals (followers of Sir John Simon), and National Labour (followers of Ramsay MacDonald.
90 The wing of the Liberal Party, led by Sir Herbert Samuel, which joined the National Government in August 1931 but resigned over free trade in September 1932; they opposed the Government in the 1935 election, and became the post-war Liberal Party.
91 George Rowland Blades (1868–1953), Con. M.P. Epsom 1918–28; Con. Party Treasurer 1931–33; Pres., N.U. 1936; Senior Sheriff of London 1917–18, Lord Mayor 1926–27; kt. 1918, cr. Bart. 1922, Baron Ebbisham 1928.
92 George Richard Lane-Fox (1870–1947), Con. M.P. Barkston Ash 1906–31; Sec. for Mines 1922–24, 1924–28; Member of Indian Statutory (Simon) Commission 1928–30; cr. Baron Bingley 1933.
93 National Union of Conservative and Unionist Associations; the representative wing of the Conservative Party to which local constituency Associations are affiliated, and which holds the annual Party conference.
94 The Conservative Party's organisation for trade unionists.
95 Henry Parkin Bell (1901–1976), known as Harry, Headlam's private Sec. 1925–40, & Con. Agent, Barnard Castle 1929–37; Ass. Gen. Manager, N.B. Trading Estates 1937–40; war service 1940–44; Sec., Northern Industrial Group 1944–48; married 1948 Jehanne Beaumont, youngest daughter of the Dame de Serk, and lived on Sark 1948–76; member of Chief Pleas 1948–76, of the Douzaine 1974–76; Constable of Sark 1953–54; Dep. Seneschal 1956–69.
96 Horace Victor Armstrong (1887–1979), Con. Agent Horsham & Worthing 1919–24, Scarborough & Whitby 1924–26; Ass. Organiser, Junior Imperial League, Yorks. & Northern Counties Areas 1926–28; C.O. Agent, Northern Counties Area 1928–34, Metropolitan Area 1934–38; Sec., N.U. 1938–52.
97 Barbara L. Turner (1902–1975), Woman Organiser, Northern Counties Area 1930–33, Wessex Area 1933–36, Metropolitan Area 1936–39; service in A.T.S. 1939–45; Sec., Fed. of Univ. Con. Associations 1949–67.
98 The Conservative organisation for contesting London local elections.
99 Herbert Stanley Morrison (1888–1965), Lab. M.P. Hackney S. 1923–24, 1929–31, 1935–45, Lewisham E. 1945–50, Lewisham S. 1950–59; Min. of Transport 1929–31; Min. of Supply 1940; Home Sec. 1940–45; Lord Pres. 1945–51; For. Sec. 1951; Dep. Labour Leader 1945–55; member of L.C.C. 1922–45, Leader 1934–40; cr. Baron Morrison of Lambeth 1959.
100 Eden, who came from a long-established family of Durham gentry, was being awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Laws by Durham University; as Chancellor of the University, Londonderry presided at the ceremony.
101 Mrs C. Fyfe, member of N.U. Exec. Ctte. from 1934.
102 George Frederick Stanley (1872–1938), Con. M.P. Preston 1910–22, Willesden E. 1924–29; Comptroller of the Household 1919–21; F.S. War Office 1921–22; U.S. Home Office 1922–23; P.S. Pensions 1924–29; Gov. of Madras 1929–34; Chairman, N.U. Exec. Ctte. 1937–38; brother of the 17th Earl of Derby.
103 George Sidney Herbert (1886–1942), second son of 14th Earl of Pembroke, styled Hon. George Herbert; member of N.U. Central Council from 1924, Chairman 1931–32; Chairman, N.U. Exec. Ctte. 1932–37; Aide-de-Camp to the King 1936–42, Groom in Waiting 1937–42; cr. Bart. 1937.
104 Robert Stevenson Horne (1871–1940), Con. M.P. Glasgow Hillhead 1918–37; Min. of Labour 1919–20; Pres. Bd. of Trade 1920–21; Chane, of the Exchequer 1921–22; kt. 1918, cr. Viscount Home of Slamannan 1937.
105 Dorothy Evelyn Cavendish (1899–1966), daughter of 9th Duke of Devonshire, married 1920 (Maurice) Harold Macmillan.
106 (Robert) Donald Scott (1901–1974), Con. M.P. Wansbeck 1940–45, Penrith & the Border 1950–55; jt. P.S. Agrie. May–July 1945; Chairman, Northumberland County Con. Assoc. 1945–50; Vice-Chairman, Northern Counties Area 1945–50; Chairman, Con. Party Political Educ. Ctte. 1949–50; kt. 1955.
107 Philip Snowden (1864–1937), Lab. M.P. Blackburn 1906–18, Coine Valley 1922–31; Chane, of the Exchequer 1924, 1929–31; Lord Privy Seal 1931–32; cr. Viscount Snowden 1931.
108 Neville Meyrick Henderson (1882–1942), diplomatic service; Min. to Egypt 1924–28, to France 1928–29, to Yugoslavia 1929–35; Amb. in Argentine & Paraguay 1935–37, in Berlin 1937–39; kt. 1932.
109 Albert Scholick Wilkin (1883–1943), businessman; Managing Dir., A.S. Wilkin Ltd; Chairman, Newcastle Central C.A. 1931–43; kt. 1939.
110 Isaac William Burns-Lindow (1868–1946), High Sheriff of Cumberland 1935.
111 William Nunn (1879–1971), Con. M.P. Whitehaven 1931–35, Newcastle W. 1940–45, Con. cand. S. Shields 1929, Whitehaven 1950.
112 Luke Thompson (1867–1941), Con. M.P. Sunderland 1922–29, 1931–35; kt. 1934.
113 Ormesby Hall near Middlesbrough, home of the Pennyman family, was the venue for a major rally jointly organised by six local constituencies.
114 Eugene Joseph Squire Hargreaves Ramsden (1883–1955), Con. M.P. Bradford N. 1924–29, 1931–45; Chairman, Yorkshire Area 1933–46; Chairman, N.U. 1938–39, Chairman, Exec. Ctte. 1938–43, Pres., N.U. 1951–52; kt. 1933, cr. Bart. 1938, Baron Ramsden 1945.
115 John Wrightson (1911–1983), Con. cand. Sedgefield 1937–40; suc. 3rd Bart. 1950.
116 Robert Tatton Bower (1894–1975), Con. M.P. Cleveland 1931–45; Chairman, Society for Individual Freedom 1950–53.
117 Lawrence John Lumley Dundas (1876–1961), Con. M.P. Hornsey 1907–16; Gov. of Bengal 1917–22; India Sec. 1935–40; styled Lord Dundas 1876–92, Earl of Ronaldshay 1892–1929, suc. 2nd Marquess of Zetland 1929, K.G. 1942.
118 George Beattie, war service 1914–18; assisted voluntarily at Houghton-le-Spring & Chester-le-Street C.A.s 1918–25; trainee Con. Agent Royton 1925; Con. Agent S. Shields 1925–29, Berwick 1929–37; Durham Group (6 constituencies) 1937–38; appointed Chief Con. Agent, Manchester City Fed. 1938.
119 Victoria (1897–1965), eldest daughter of King George V, Princess Royal; married 1922 6th Earl of Harewood.
120 Charles Robert Grey (1879–1963), Con. cand. Bradford Central 1910; styled Viscount Howick 1894–1917, sue. 5th Earl Grey 1917.