Tuesday, 15 May 2018
1912 Theodore Carr
Constituency : Carlisle 1918-22
Theodore received the coupon and held Carlisle, succeeding Richard Denman, in a straight fight with Labour.
Theodore was educated at Old Hall School and Owens College, Manchester. His family owned a bakery and biscuit factory in Carlisle. He came to head the firm and is credited with building an innovative icing machine. During World War One, he represented the millers on the Millers Tribunal set up by the Ministry of Food. He also helped with transport as a keen motorist. He drove a steam-powered motor car in 1896.
Theodore supported the actions of the Liquor Control Board in Carlisle.
In 1922 Theodore was opposed by the Unionists. He stood as a National Liberal although the Carlisle Liberal Association remained neutral between Asquith and Lloyd George. He was narrowly pushed into third as Labour took the seat.
He died in 1931 aged 64.
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