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.