Leah Norah Folland
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Mrs Leah Norah Folland JP CBE (1874 – 12 March 1957), was a Welsh educationalist, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician.
Background[edit]
Folland was born Leah Norah Thomas (sometimes known as Lilly), at Pontypool, the daughter of Reverend John Thomas, the Baptist minister at Penclawdd. In 1906 she married Henry Folland, a tin plate manufacturer. They had one son, Dudley Croft Folland and one daughter, Patti Eugenie Folland.[1]
Professional career[edit]
Folland worked as a teacher at Crwys School at Three Crosses, Swansea and then at Gorseinon School. She was a Justice of the Peace.[2] She was a member of the Council of the University College of Swansea.[3]
Political career[edit]
Folland was Liberal candidate for the Gower division at the 1923 General Election. She came second, polling 40.9%. She did not stand for parliament again.[4] In 1939 she was awarded the CBE for political and public services in South Wales.[5]
Electoral record[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | David Grenfell | 14,771 | 59.1 | +4.9 | |
| Liberal | Leah Norah Folland | 10,219 | 40.9 | −4.9 | |
| Majority | 4,552 | 18.2 | +9.8 | ||
| Turnout | 24,990 | 73.0 | −1.6 | ||
| Registered electors | 34,250 | ||||
| Labour hold | Swing | +4.9 | |||