elected Officials

Susan Lawrence MP

In 1923 East Ham had made Labour history by returning Susan, one of the first women Labour members to Parliament, this is some of her meeting's leaflets.


From a scrapbook in Newham Heritage & Archives collection

Susan Lawrence MP

Bethell

The name Bethell frequently occurs in the history of the boroughs of East Ham and West Ham.

Bethell

J. Keir Hardie

Presentation and Unveiling of a Bust of J. Keir Hardie took place at West Ham Town Hall, Stratford, on 20th January 1948. An eight-page pamphlet, admission ticket  and invitation card.

J. Keir Hardie

Joy Laguda

Joy Laguda is a member for Plaistow North Ward of Newham.

Joy Laguda

Daisy Parsons - Chronology

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DAISY PARSONS:

Keir Hardie Terracotta Bust

Small glazed terracotta bust of James Keir Hardie (1856-1915) From the Tony Banks collection, 3rd May 2007 Bonhams. 

Keir Hardie Terracotta Bust

River Lea miniature spade

Miniature Silver spade presented to Councillor Chas. H. W. Ward J.P. on 2nd February 1931, on the inauguration of the works under the river Lea, (flood relief & C) Act 1930. By the Lea Conservancy Board & West Ham Corporation. In its own fitted box.


From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.


 

River Lea miniature spade

Essex Regiment Silver Salver

Silver Salver presented to Mayor. Alderman and Burgesses of the County Borough of East Ham in the county of Essex, by all ranks of The Essex Regiment. To commemorate September 20th 1946 on which date the County Regiment received the Freedom of The Borough.


From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.

Essex Regiment Silver Salver

Silvertown fire station Key

A silver and enamel key. On the reverse, presented to Councillor William Crow J.P. Mayor of West Ham on the occasion of the opening of Silvertown Fire Station 29th October 1914. It has an enamel image of the fire station on the front. The fire station was destroyed in the Silvertown explosion in 1917.


From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.

Silvertown fire station Key

Wordley, E.W.

Edward William Wordley, J.P., (1854 - 1949) had a long career with West Ham Council.

Wordley, E.W.
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