Walter Birmingham
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Walter Birmingham | |
|---|---|
| Warden of Toynbee Hall | |
| In office 1964–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Catchpool |
| Succeeded by | Donald Piers Chesworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 January 1913 |
| Died | 16 August 2004 (aged 91) |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
Walter Birmingham (January 4, 1913 – August 16, 2004) was an educationist and economist who served as the warden of Toynbee Hall.[1] He also worked on economic planning for West Africa in the post-colonial era.[2]
Birmingham was born in Firozpur, India, in 1913.
He took night classes at the London School of Economics, obtaining a degree in economics.[1]