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.
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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
John Scurr
John Scurr House This block was built by Stepney Borough Council in 1937 and ...
The mural refers to "30 councillors" but actually names only 29. The count o...
Carpet manufacturer, politician and philanthropist. Born in Halifax, Yorkshire. He worked at his father's massive carpet factory before entering parliament in 1852. He erected twenty-one almshouses...
Secretary of State for the Colonies 1846-52.
Born Belgium. The family moved to London in 1842 and his father established De Keyser's Royal Hotel on the site of what is now Unilever House. The son joined the business and the hotel became the l...
Person, Commerce, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration, Belgium
Member of the Commissioners of the 1890 Bermondsey Library.
First Commissioner of Her Majesty's Works and Public Buildings