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
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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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Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
Born in Essex House. He was the son of Queen Elizabeth's Essex, and the last in the line.
1 memorial
William Henry Liversidge
Commoner on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894.
1 memorial
Jeremiah le Souef
For 20 years vice-consul of the United States.
1 memorial
Landkreis Gottingen
Landkreis Gottingen (District of Gottingen) in Germany is twinned with Hackney Council.
1 memorial
Don Luigi Sturzo
Italian Catholic priest and prominent politician, one of the fathers of the Christian democratic platform. One of the founders of the Italian People's Party in 1919, but was forced into exile in 19...
1 memorial
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