South Tyneside History
| Title | General Election 18 October 1959 |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0004742 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 08 Oct 59 |
| Original Format | Black and white photograph |
| Period | The 1950s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Black and white photograph showing Mayor Alderman Thomas William Peel declaring the result of the election in reception room at Town Hall. Rt Hon James Chuter Ede, C H, Labour - 32,577 votes John Chalmers, MBE, JP, Conservative - 23,638 votes |
