Politician. Born Janet Lee in Loghgelly, Fife. Entered parliament in 1929, becoming the youngest member of the house. She played a leading part in the founding of the Open University and the expansion of the Arts Council of Great Britain. She was married to Aneurin Bevan. Died at her home, 67 Chester Row, Chelsea.
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Jennie Lee
Councillor and member of Housing Committee, Parmiter Street, 1926. Councillor and on the Bethnal Green Baths Committee in 1926. Probably married to Sam.
Anthony Roger Mellows was an English solicitor, academic and British Army officer. Lord Prior of the Order of St John, 2008 - 2014. 1969 he received the Territorial Decoration (TD) awarded for long...
A member of the Executive Committee for the Great Exhibition 1851.Surveyor and land agent. Born Coulsdon, Surrey. Died Hove.
Member of Housing Committee, Diss Street 1922.
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