Humphrey Attewell Explained

Humphrey Attewell
Birth Name:Humphrey Cooper Attewell
Birth Date:14 July 1894
Birth Place:Northampton, England
Nationality:British
Occupation:trade unionist, politician
Known For:National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives
Notable Works:MP, Harborough (1945–1950)

Humphrey Cooper Attewell (14 July 1894 – 15 October 1972) was a British trade unionist and politician.[1]

Attewell was born in Northampton. He served in World War I, then on his return became active in the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives (NUBSO).[2] He was Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Harborough from 1945 to 1950.[1] After losing his seat, he served as the national organiser of NUBSO until his retirement in 1959.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ATTEWELL, Humphrey Cooper . Who Was Who . A & C Black . 1920–2008 . 2011-02-12.
  2. Book: Stenton . Michael . Lees . Stephen . Who's Who of British Members of Parliament . IV . 1981 . Harvester Press . Brighton . 13.