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Tom Gillinder

1887 – 1968

British politician and trade unionist

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Lived 1887 – 1968 (aged 80–81). Tom Gillinder was a British trade unionist.

Thomas William Gillinder (1887–1968) was a British politician and trade unionist.

Born in North East England, Gillinder began working in engineering, and joined the Amalgamated Society of Engineers in 1906, while based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He subsequently relocated to North West England, where he became active in the Labour Party. At the 1922 United Kingdom general election, he stood for the party in Ashton-under-Lyne, taking 42.4% of the vote and second place. He next stood in Sunderland at the 1923 United Kingdom general election, taking last place, and finally Liverpool Walton at the 1924 United Kingdom general election, where he took another second place, with 36.8% of the votes cast.

In 1925, Gillinder moved to Lewisham in London. There, he chairing the Lewisham South Constituency Labour Party for many years, and also served on the committees of several local hospitals. He was elected to London County Council in 1949, representing Lewisham South. He stood down as chair of the local party in 1959, and thereafter reduced his activity, but remained a member of the county council until it was abolished, in 1965.

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Important facts

Born
1887
Birth century
Died
1968
Occupation
Positions held
Member of London County Council
Also known as
Thomas William Gillinder

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Gillinder?

British politician and trade unionist

When was Tom Gillinder born?

Tom Gillinder was born in 1887.

When did Tom Gillinder die?

Tom Gillinder died in 1968.

What was Tom Gillinder's occupation?

Tom Gillinder was a trade unionist.

What nationality was Tom Gillinder?

Tom Gillinder was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Gillinder

· Wikidata: Q50590671

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