Background
GLANVILLE, Harold James was born on June 5, 1854. Son of James Glanville, Chartered Accountant of 15 Great St. Helens, London.
GLANVILLE, Harold James was born on June 5, 1854. Son of James Glanville, Chartered Accountant of 15 Great St. Helens, London.
Studied at Deptford Grammar School, On leaving school entered the General Post Office.
Afterwards entered his father’s office: entered into partnership with father-in-law, 1883. Has for nearly 30 years carried on the business of mill furnishers, being head of the firm of James Abbot & Company. Has always taken a keen interest in public affairs.
Contested Rotherhithe, 1892. Has been 4 times elected to the London County Council for the Rotherhithe Division. Has held 781 many local positions in the borough of Ber- [ mondsey. Justice of the Peace, Member of Parliament (Liberal) Bermondsey since 1910.
Liberal.