James Bailey (British politician)
Sir James Bailey | |
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| Member of Parliament for Walworth | |
| In office 1895–1906 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1840 Mattishall, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 12 October 1910 58 Rutland Gate, London, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
Sir James Bailey, JP, DL (10 November 1840 – 12 October 1910) was a British businessman and Conservative politician who served from 1895 to 1906 as Member of Parliament (MP) for Walworth in South London. He was also a successful hotel developer, most notably for establishing the Bailey's Hotel in Kensington, and the founder of a London gentlemen's club, the Constitutional Club. Baileys Irish Cream is named for the hotel that bears his name.