It was created on 28 June 1917 for the Liberal politician Richard Mathias. He was a partner of J. Mathias & Sons, shipowners, of Cardiff, and represented Cheltenham in the House of Commons from 1910 to 1911.
This constituency was created on 28 June 1917 specifically for the Liberal politician Richard Mathias. He was connected with J. Mathias & Sons, a shipping firm based in Cardiff, and served as the representative for Cheltenham in the House of Commons from 1910 to 1911.