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
Managing Director of the Savoy Group in 1979 - 1994.
Member of the Building Committee to build the 1909 Bethnal Green Town Hall. The November 1931 photo is captioned "Chimney Sweep Tom Brooks (Original Caption) Chimney sweep as mayor. A chimney swee...
Formed as a trading company but went on to effectively rule India, on behalf of the British. Was involved in the slave trade.
Group, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Indian Sub-continent
Worked for the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society. Was on the building committee for the Abbey Wood branch in 1912.
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