Grace Colman
Grace Colman | |
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| Member of Parliament for Tynemouth | |
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In office 5 July 1945 – 3 February 1950 |
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| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee |
| Preceded by | Alexander West Russell |
| Succeeded by | Irene Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Grace Mary Colman
30 April 1892 |
| Died | 7 July 1971 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Labour |
Grace Mary Colman (30 April 1892 – 7 July 1971) was a British politician. She was Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Tynemouth from 1945 to 1950.
Early life and education
Grace Colman's father was a member of the clergy at Worcester Cathedral, and Grace attended Newnham College.
Career
Colman taught at Ruskin College and the University of London. She was an organiser for the Workers' Educational Association. Later she became a magistrate, before standing for the Tynemouth seat.