Politician. Born Janet Lee in Loghgelly, Fife. Entered parliament in 1929, becoming the youngest member of the house. She played a leading part in the founding of the Open University and the expansion of the Arts Council of Great Britain. She was married to Aneurin Bevan. Died at her home, 67 Chester Row, Chelsea.
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Jennie Lee
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Poplar councillor imprisoned during the 1921 rates protest. Given on the mural as ‘Jenny’.
Churchwarden of St Mary's Harmondsworth in 1885.
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