Journalist and politician.
Born Athlone, Ireland. Entered Parliament for Galway in 1880 and held the longest unbroken period of service in the House of Commons. First president of the British Board of Film Censors.
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T. P. O'Connor
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T P O'Connor bust
{On a plaque below the bust:} T. P. O'Connor, journalist & parliamentari...
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Julius Salter Elias, Viscount Southwood
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Robert Maxwell
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