Garnham Edmonds

Garnham Edmonds JP (20 April 1865 – 9 April 1946) was a British butcher and Liberal politician who was both an MP and Mayor of Bethnal Green.

Background Edmonds was described as tall, handsome, with a great shock of hair. He had a daughter, Kate E. Rawles, who was awarded the MBE.

Professional career Edmonds was a butcher in Bethnal Green, East London, trading as Edmonds and Mears tripe dressers. His butchers shop was located in Bethnal Green Road and sold tripe and offal. After his election to parliament he continued to serve behind the counter and would travel each morning at 6.30am to Smithfield Market to make purchases. He again contested the seat in 1924 but lost by 95 votes. He continued as prospective Liberal candidate until resigning in 1926. He did not stand for parliament again. He did return to local politics, being elected again to Bethnal Green Council, serving as Chairman of the Baths Committee. He served as a Justice of the peace for the County of London.

Electoral record

Election box begin | title=General election 1923: Bethnal Green North East