Eveline Mary Lowe

Born Rotherhithe 29 November 1869, EM Farren Died 30 May 1956.

Deputy Chairman London County Council 1929 – 1930, Chairman LCC 1939 – 1940.

Teacher, rising to vice principal Homerton College. Elected to Bermondsey Board of Guardians. 1919 co-opted a member of the London County Council education committee, subsequently becoming a JP. 1922 Lowe and Ada Salter gained LCC West Bermondsey seats. Also involved in Labour Party women’s movement. March 1939 became 1st woman to chair LCC. Retired from LCC 1946, becoming a freeman of Bermondsey.

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