The famous Jimmy McGovern

Just in case you don't know who he is:
https://rts.org.uk/article/our-friend-north-west-jimmy-mcgovern

The WEA is The Workers Educational Association. It is, I learned today, the largest provider in the UK of courses for adults. Some courses are vocational or geared towards getting people into work; others cultural. Back at Stroud branch, where our courses are cultural, I am the branch secretary.