Pattinson joined his family 's railway contracting firm after finishing school and was quickly appointed to senior positions .
Sir Robert Pattinson , JP , DL ( 19 February 1872 -- 4 December 1954 ) was a British Liberal politician and businessman .
politician joined Robert Pattinson 's family 's railway contracting firm after finishing school and was quickly appointed to senior positions .
Sir Robert Pattinson , JP , DL ( 19 February 1872 -- 4 December 1954 ) was a British Liberal politician and businessman .