Knutsford (UK Parliament constituency)

Knutsford was a constituency returning a Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was located in Cheshire, England.

History

The Knutsford constituency was created in 1885, carved out of the existing Mid Cheshire constituency. It existed until 1983, when it was replaced by the Tatton constituency.

Boundaries

The constituency's boundaries shifted slightly over its existence to reflect population changes. Generally, it covered the area around Knutsford in Cheshire, including towns such as Alderley Edge and Wilmslow.

Members of Parliament

Over its lifespan, Knutsford was represented by a number of prominent politicians. The MPs included:

• 1885-1906: Hon. Alan de Tatton Egerton (Conservative)
• 1906-1910: Alfred Edward Allen (Liberal)
• 1910-1922: Sir Alan de Tatton Egerton (Conservative)
• 1922-1945: Pierce Comyn MacKereth (Conservative)
• 1945-1955: Lt-Col Walter Bromley-Davenport (Conservative)
• 1955-1983: Sir Walter Bromley-Davenport (Conservative)

Succession

In 1983, the Knutsford constituency was abolished and replaced by the Tatton constituency. The final MP for Knutsford, Sir Walter Bromley-Davenport, then became the first MP for Tatton.

Elections

Election results are available for each general election held within the Knutsford constituency from 1885 to 1979. Historical election data can be found in various parliamentary archives and databases.