Poplar councillor imprisoned during the 1921 rates protest. Labour MP for Mile End 1923-31.
Born in Australia as John Rennie but was adopted by his uncle, Captain John Scurr, and brought to London at six months old. Married to Julia Scurr.
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John Scurr
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John Scurr House
John Scurr House This block was built by Stepney Borough Council in 1937 and ...
Poplar Rate Rebels mural - 1
The mural refers to "30 councillors" but actually names only 29. The count o...
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Charles James Fox
A celebrated politician, defender of the liberties of the individual, and rake. Heavily involved in the power play between George III and his son, the Prince Regent. Lord Holland's uncle. Died in...
4 memorials
Tessa Jowell
MP, Minister in the Blair / Brown governments 1997-2010. Born Marylebone. Her Wikipedia page gives much information about her life and together with her obituary confirms that she died, aged 70 ye...
1 memorial
Councillor A. W. Floodgate
Councillor on the Bethnal Green Housing Committee in 1952.
1 memorial
Ansel Wong
A cultural and political activist, an educationist and academic. In a wide-ranging career has worked at senior levels in various organisations in the public and charitable sectors, including with t...
Person, Community / Clubs, Education, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Caribbean Islands
1 memorial
Mr W. J. Lobjoit
Trustee of the Putney Pest House Charity, 1862.
1 memorial
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