Sheffield Attercliffe (UK Parliament constituency)

Sheffield Attercliffe was a parliamentary constituency in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

History:

The constituency was created in 1885, as one of five divisions of the parliamentary borough of Sheffield, replacing the former three-member Sheffield constituency. It was abolished for the 1950 general election, when it was largely replaced by the Sheffield Brightside constituency.

Boundaries:

The constituency covered the Attercliffe area of Sheffield, in the eastern part of the city. Historically an industrial district, it included areas of heavy industry and associated working-class housing. Boundary changes were implemented over its lifespan, adapting to population shifts within the city.

Members of Parliament:

• 1885-1894: Hon. Bernard Coleridge (Liberal)
• 1894-1909: William Clegg (Conservative)
• 1909-1922: Joseph Pointer (Labour)
• 1922-1931: Cecil Wilson (Labour)
• 1931-1950: Clive Wilson (Labour)

Elections:

The constituency consistently returned MPs representing working-class interests, transitioning from Liberal to Conservative and ultimately becoming a Labour stronghold by the early 20th century. Detailed election results for each election year can be found in historical parliamentary records.