Liberal Democrat Politician and Actress
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Key moments and achievements from Flick Rea's life.
Flick was born
· West Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
Graduation
Felicity Rea graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in July 1958. During her time at the prestigious institution, she was a fellow student of Glenda Jackson, who would later become a prominent Member of Parliament. This training provided the foundation for her early career in the performing arts and her later theatrical approach to local politics.
Graduation
Felicity Rea graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in July 1958. During her time at the prestigious institution, she was a fellow student of Glenda Jackson, who would later become a prominent Member of Parliament. This training provided the foundation for her early career in the performing arts and her later theatrical approach to local politics.
Professional Milestone
Performing under the stage name Felicity Peel, she appeared in a 1961 episode of the popular television series The Avengers. The following year, she secured a role in the British New Wave film A Kind of Loving. These roles established her as a professional actress before she transitioned her focus toward community activism and local government.
Professional Milestone
Performing under the stage name Felicity Peel, she appeared in a 1961 episode of the popular television series The Avengers. The following year, she secured a role in the British New Wave film A Kind of Loving. These roles established her as a professional actress before she transitioned her focus toward community activism and local government.
Election
In May 1986, she was elected as a councillor for the Fortune Green ward in Camden, a position she would hold continuously for 35 years. She made a memorable debut in the council chamber wearing a shocking pink jacket to signal her independence and resolve. This election marked the start of her long tenure as the leader of the Camden Liberal Democrats.
Election
In May 1986, she was elected as a councillor for the Fortune Green ward in Camden, a position she would hold continuously for 35 years. She made a memorable debut in the council chamber wearing a shocking pink jacket to signal her independence and resolve. This election marked the start of her long tenure as the leader of the Camden Liberal Democrats.
Project Completion
During her tenure as Camden's Culture Chief from 2006 to 2010, she was instrumental in the 25 million pound restoration of the Kentish Town Sports Centre. The project involved the extensive renovation of the historic Prince of Wales Baths, preserving a vital community asset. This work was a cornerstone of her efforts to enhance local leisure and cultural facilities.
Project Completion
During her tenure as Camden's Culture Chief from 2006 to 2010, she was instrumental in the 25 million pound restoration of the Kentish Town Sports Centre. The project involved the extensive renovation of the historic Prince of Wales Baths, preserving a vital community asset. This work was a cornerstone of her efforts to enhance local leisure and cultural facilities.
Award
In the 2013 New Year Honours, she was awarded an MBE for her dedicated services to local government. The honor recognized her decades of work in Camden and her commitment to the residents of West Hampstead. It served as a formal acknowledgment of her impact as a community champion and political leader.
Award
In the 2013 New Year Honours, she was awarded an MBE for her dedicated services to local government. The honor recognized her decades of work in Camden and her commitment to the residents of West Hampstead. It served as a formal acknowledgment of her impact as a community champion and political leader.
Appointment
In June 2022, she was appointed as an Honorary Alderman of the London Borough of Camden in recognition of her extraordinary 35 years of service. This title is one of the highest honors the borough can bestow upon a former councillor. Her name was subsequently inscribed on a marble roll of honours at the renovated Camden Town Hall.
Appointment
In June 2022, she was appointed as an Honorary Alderman of the London Borough of Camden in recognition of her extraordinary 35 years of service. This title is one of the highest honors the borough can bestow upon a former councillor. Her name was subsequently inscribed on a marble roll of honours at the renovated Camden Town Hall.
Flick Rea passed away
