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Marjorie McIntosh

1907 – 1964

British politician

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About Marjorie McIntosh

Lived 1907 – 1964 (aged 56–57).

Marjorie Eleanor McIntosh (1907 – 6 May 1964) was a British politician, who served on London County Council.

Born Marjorie Betts, she was the daughter of Frank Betts, of Pontefract, later of Bradford, and Hyde, near Manchester, where she grew up, and was the older sister of Barbara Castle. She was educated at St Hugh's College, Oxford, and joined the Labour Party, winning election to Birmingham City Council. In 1932, she married Alistair John McIntosh, principal of the City of London College and a lecturer in transport studies.

By 1947, McIntosh had moved to London, and that year she was elected to represent Battersea North on the London County Council. She served on its education committee, for a period chairing the committee, while working as a lecturer in the social sciences at Bedford College. In 1952, she was appointed by the county council as an alderman, meaning that she did not need to be elected again. In the 1964 election to the new Greater London Council, she won a seat in Hammersmith. She took part in planning the creation of the Inner London Education Authority, but was taken ill and died before it or the Greater London Council were formally established.

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Important facts

Born
1907
Birth century
Died
Education
St Hugh's College
Positions held
Member of London County Council
Employers
Bedford College
Also known as
Marjorie Eleanor McIntosh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marjorie McIntosh?

British politician

When was Marjorie McIntosh born?

Marjorie McIntosh was born in 1907.

When did Marjorie McIntosh die?

Marjorie McIntosh died on 6 May 1964.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marjorie McIntosh

· Wikidata: Q64757601

· DBpedia: Marjorie McIntosh (politician)

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