Plaque

John Scurr House

Inscription

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

Site: John Scurr House (1 memorial)

E14, Ratcliffe Lane

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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John Scurr House

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John Scurr

Poplar councillor imprisoned during the 1921 rates protest. Labour MP for Mil...

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John Scurr House

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing Ltd

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