| Constituency mp | Tynemouth |
|---|---|
| Term start | 5 July 1945 |
| Term end | 3 February 1950 |
| Prime minister | Clement Attlee |
| Predecessor | Alexander West Russell |
| Successor | Irene Ward |
| Birth name | Grace Mary Colman |
| Birth date | 30 April 1892 |
| Death date | 7 July 1971 (aged 79) |
| Party | Labour |
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]
Early life and education
Grace Colman's father was a member of the clergy at Worcester Cathedral, and Grace attended Newnham College. She was a cousin of Academy Award winning actor Ronald Colman.[3]
Career
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
- ^ "COLMAN, Grace Mary". Who Was Who. A & C Black. 1920–2008. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
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- ^ "Alice Bacon and Grace Colman". UK Vote 100. House of Commons Hansard Writing Team. 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2023.