James Henry Thomas (1874-1949), Trade unionist and politician
Sitter associated with 19 portraits
Born in South Wales, Thomas started work at fifteen as a railway engine cleaner. An active trade unionist, he was elected as Labour MP for Derby in 1910 and came to prominence during the national railway strike of 1911. He served as TUC chairman, 1919-20, and held cabinet posts in the Labour governments of the 1920s. He was expelled from the Labour Party in 1931 after he joined the National Coalition Government.
by James Jarché, for Daily Herald
modern bromide print from original negative, 31 August 1931
NPG x88283
by James Jarché, for Daily Herald
modern bromide print from original negative, 31 August 1931
NPG x88323
James Henry Thomas; Fred Woolley; Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin
by Keystone View Company
bromide print, 26 August 1932
NPG x371
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 4 June 1935
NPG x151374
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 4 June 1935
NPG x151375
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 4 June 1935
NPG x151376
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 4 June 1935
NPG x151377
by Alick P.F. Ritchie
cigarette card, 1926
NPG D2687
The Westminster Follies: Second Edition. New Turns! New Dresses!
by Sir (John) Bernard Partridge
ink and watercolour on artists' board, 1926
NPG D9633
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
