Northavon (UK Parliament constituency)

Northavon was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It existed from 1950 to 1997.

History:

The constituency was created in 1950, replacing part of the Thornbury constituency. It was located in the northern part of Avon, a county created in 1974. The seat was abolished in 1997, being largely replaced by the newly formed constituency of South Gloucestershire, with a small portion going into the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency.

Boundaries:

The boundaries of Northavon changed over time, particularly with the creation of Avon county. It generally covered the northern part of the district, including towns and villages north and east of Bristol, before Bristol's northward expansion.

Members of Parliament:

• 1950 - 1966: Sir Walter Bromley-Davenport (Conservative)
• 1966 - 1970: John Cordle (Conservative)
• 1970 - 1983: John Stradling Thomas (Conservative)
• 1983 - 1997: Sir John Cope (Conservative)

Election Results:

(Detailed election results for each general election are not included here, but can be found in historical records for UK parliamentary elections.) The constituency was generally a safe Conservative seat, particularly in its later years.