Bernard LYONS

Background

LYONS, Bernard was born on March 30, 1913 in Leeds. Son of Samuel Henry and Sophie (nee Niman) Lyons.

Education

Leeds Grammar School.

Career

Chairman Yorkshire and North.E. Conciliation Committee of Race Relations Board 1968-1970. Director UDS Group Public Limited Company 1954-1982. Chairman 1972-1982; Life President Leeds Jewish Representative Council.

Justice of the Peace Leeds 1960.

Membership

Leeds City Council 1951-1965. Community Relations Commission 1970-1972. Court and Council of University of Leeds 1962-1965.

Department, of Trade Advisory Committee on Retail Distribution 70.

Interests

• Farming, forestry, travelling, writing.

Connections

Married Lucy Hurst in 1938.

Father:

Samuel Henry

Mother:

Sophie (nee Niman) Lyons

Spouse:

Lucy Hurst