Taken in March 1966 just prior to the General Election of 31st March 1966, Ted Leadbitter is seen doing a spot of gardening.
Date (of image) : 1966
Donor : Hartlepool Museum Service
Creator : NDM
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Born into a mining family in Easington,Ted Leadbitter became interested in politics as a teenager when he gave out leaflets in the mining village supporting Manny Shinwell. After WW2,he trained as a teacher and from 1964 to his retirement in 1992, he served as MP for Hartlepool.
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