Joseph Cowen
Photograph of Joe [Joseph] Cowen, MP
Parliamentary Archives, PHO/11/2/2
Joseph Cowen was MP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne between 1874 and 1886. Cowen was a radical activist, politician, journalist and printer. Cowen was known in the House of Commons for his choice to adopt the dress of a Northumbrian miner, which was, at that time, a great novelty. At Parliament he frequently spoke up for the concerns of his working class constituents.
This section explores his life and career in Parliament.
What was Cowen's early life like? How was he influenced during this period?
When did Joseph Cowen become involved with publishing?
What causes did Cowen speak vocally about? When did he first attempt election to Parliament?
When was Cowen elected to Parliament?
What was Cowen's later career and life like? When did he retire from politics?