Thomas Edmund Harvey blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Thomas Edmund Harvey, 1875-1955, Leeds born and bred and a profoundly committed Quaker, he was a politician, social reformer, British Museum curator, Warden of Toynbee Hall and a Quaker historian. When Liberal MP for Leeds West (1910-18) he successfully campaigned for the rights of conscientious objectors during the First World War. Lived here 1923-1955 Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

Thomas Edmund Harvey was a prominent British social reformer, politician, and Quaker historian who significantly advocated for the rights of conscientious objectors during the First World War while serving as a Liberal MP for Leeds West. His multifaceted career also included roles as a curator at the British Museum and Warden of Toynbee Hall, reflecting his deep commitment to social justice and pacifism.