Labour politician. Born at 240 Ferndale Road, Brixton (from Oxford Dictionary of Biography; Wikipedia differs). Leader of the London County Council, 1934–1940. As Minister of Supply briefly in 1940 the Morrison Shelter (see picture) was named for him. Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister at various times. Made a life peer as Baron Morrison of Lambeth on 2 November 1959. Died Sidcup, Kent. Grandfather of Peter Mandelson.
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Herbert Morrison
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Herbert Morrison - Bromley
The plaque was originally installed in the old library in Downham.
New River Path Canonbury gardens
The Rt. Hon. Herbert Morrison, CH, MP, on 29 May 1954, on the occasion of ope...
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Strand underpass
The Strand underpass is a one-way vehicle tunnel connecting Waterloo Bridge t...
Waterloo Bridge
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