George James WARDLE

Background

WARDLE, George James was born on May 15, 1865 in Newhall, near Burtonon-Trent. Son of George Wardle, railway carman.

Education

Studied at private school, Wisbech. Wesleyan Day School, Keighley, Yorkshire.

Career

Entered Midland Railway service as a clerk, at 15 years of age, at Keighley, and continued in that service until March 1S9S, when was appointed Editor of Railway Review, as successor to Mr. Maddison, ex-Member of Parliament for Brightside. Edited Keighley Labour Journal, 1893-1897.

Keen student of social questions. Wrote and spoke on these for several years, prior to coining to London. Cooperator, Trade Unionist, Socialist. Member of Parliament (Labourist) Stockport since 1906; Editor Kailway Review.

Politics

Labourist.

Membership

Fellow of Institute of Joumalists.

Interests

• Cricket, reading, and music.

Connections

Spouse 1889, Atla Matilda Terry of Keighley.

Father:

George Wardle

Spouse:

Atla Matilda Terry of Keighley