1893 Swansea District by-election explained

The 1893 Swansea District by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Swansea District in Glamorgan in South Wales on 19 June 1893.

Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the elevation to the peerage of the sitting Liberal MP, Henry Vivian.

Candidates

The only candidate nominated was local businessman William Williams. He was the founder and manager of the Worcester Tinplate Works.[1] He was thus elected unopposed.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Upper Forest & Worcester Steel and Tinplate Works Ltd, Morriston. Archives Wales. West Glamorgan Archives Service. 5 September 2011.