Peter Giles Thurnham
From Graces Guide
Peter Giles Thurnham (1938-2008), politician and engineer
1938 August 21st. Born Staines, Middlesex, the son of a teat planter
Spent his early years in India
1957-66 Design Engineer, NEI Parsons
1967-72 Divisional Director, British Steam Specialties
1972-2002 Chairman, Wathes Holdings (later WR Group Holdings)
1983-96 MP (Conservative) for Bolton North East 1983-96, Independent 1996, Liberal Democrat 1996-97; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Employment 1987-90, to the Secretary of State for the Environment 1992-93
1963 Married(1) to Sarah Stroude (one son, three daughters, and one adopted son; marriage dissolved 2004)
2008 Married(2) to Carole Emery
2008 May 10th. Died Lancaster.
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