Barbara Drake (3 October 1876 – 19 July 1963) was a member of the Fabian Society and trade unionist.
She was born in Knightsbridge, London, the daughter of Daniel Meinertzhagen, a banker, and his wife, Georgina née Potter, sister of Beatrice Webb.
Active in the Women's Industrial Council, she conducted an enquiry into the position of the tea-shop girl.
When the Labour Party took control of the county council in 1934, she was made an alderman, holding the seat until 1946.
[1] The following is a non-exhaustive list of the books, booklets, pamphlets and tracts produced by Barbara Drake.