Ted Bramley

Edward F. Bramley (17 June 1905 – 25 February 1989) was a British communist activist.

Biography Born in Westminster, Edward Bramley went by the name "Ted". While still young, he moved with his family to Detroit, but they returned to London during World War I. He became an engineer and joined the Amalgamated Engineering Union.

Bramley's father was a member of the Social Democratic Federation and the Industrial Workers of the World. He steadily rose through the ranks, joining the London District Committee in 1932. He attended a Communist International meeting the next year.

While a councillor, Bramley led a movement to occupy empty luxury flats, in order to house returning service personnel. They had three children; Ian (1943), Richard (1947) and Glen (1949).

Ted Bramley died on 25 February 1989. He was 83 years old.