Grace Colman


Grace Mary Colman was a British politician. She was Labour Member of Parliament for Tynemouth from 1945 to 1950.

Early life and education

Grace Colman's father was a member of the clergy at Worcester Cathedral, and Grace attended Newnham College. She was a cousin of Academy Award winning actor Ronald Colman.

Career

Colman taught at Ruskin College and the University of London. She was an organiser for the Workers' Educational Association. Later she became a magistrate, before standing for the Tynemouth seat.