Former Rother Valley MP remembered with blue plaque at Maltby

By Gareth Dennison
Published 16th May 2024, 15:20 BST
Edward Dunn Memorial HallEdward Dunn Memorial Hall
Edward Dunn Memorial Hall
POLITICAL heavyweight Edward Dunn will be remembered with a blue plaque outside the community building which bears his name.

Mr Dunn was born in Worcestershire but moved with his parents to Kiveton Park at an early age.

He worked in the mining industry, through which he became involved in the trade union activities and politics.

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Mr Dunn was elected to Maltby Parish Council, becoming chairman in 1924, and was part of the West Riding County Council.

Maltby's old parish council, with Edward Dunn back row, second rightMaltby's old parish council, with Edward Dunn back row, second right
Maltby's old parish council, with Edward Dunn back row, second right

He became MP for Rother Valley in 1935 and kept the role until his death at 64 on April 8, 1945 – a month before VE Day.

The Edward Dunn Memorial Hall on Tickhill Road in Maltby is now the town council’s base and hosts various activities and groups including bingo, line dancing, scouts and the WI.

The blue plaque will be unveiled at the centre on Thursday, June 13, at 2pm, by Alice Rodgers, secretary of Maltby Local History Society, with members of the public welcome to attend.

Related topics:Rother ValleyWorcestershireKiveton ParkMaltby

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