Walter Cornelius Cope

Walter Cornelius Cope (May 1855-17 December 1930) was a commercial traveller and leading politician in Finchley, Middlesex.

Born in St Luke's, he was the son of a silk manufacturer, Cornelius Harvey Cope. He was educated at the City of London School. After living in Islington, by 1889 he moved to Finchley, in the northern suburbs of London. He became involved in local politics, and for several years was Chairman of Finchley Urban District Council.

In 1917 he was appointed to Middlesex County Council in the representation of Finchley. He remained a member until he stood down at the 1928 council election.