Frederick Matterface

Fredeick James Matterface (1871-June 1936) was a gentleman's outfitter and local politician active in the Acton area.

Born in Teignmouth, Devon, he was the son of Thomas Matterface, cabinet maker and upholsterer. After serving his apprenticeship in Devon, he moved to Acton in 1893. He joined the tailoring firm of J Ravilious in the town, eventually becoming a partner in what became Ravilious, Son and Company. The company expanded, opening an additional store in Ealing, and Matterface was placed in charge of the new outfitting department.

Matterface was elected to Acton Town Council in 1924, served as Mayor of Acton for 1931-32 and was made an alderman of the borough in 1933, an office he held at his death.

As well as serving on Acton council, Matterface was a member of a number of other local bodies including being a governor of Acton Special School, a co-opted member of the local Higher Education and Technical Education Sub-Committees of Middlesex County Council, a member of the Acton Hospital Council, and was on the committee of Acton Rotary Club.