The 1910 Crewe by-election was held on 30 April 1910. The

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was held due to the death of the incumbent

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MP, James Tomkinson. It was contested by the

candidate

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and the Unionist

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ship-owner J.H. Welsford. The Liberal candidate retained the seat.

References

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