John Scurr House
This block was built by Stepney Borough Council in 1937 and named after John Scurr (1876 - 1932) the Labour MP for Mile End from 1923 to 1931.
Tower Hamlets Community Housing THCH
E14, Ratcliffe Lane
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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