Wandsworth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John Burns
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
1. John Burns Marker
John Burns
1858-1943
Statesman
lived here
Erected 1950 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 51° 27.693′ N, 0° 9.527′ W. Marker is in Wandsworth, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Clapham Common North Side and Marjorie Grove, on the left when traveling east on Clapham Common North Side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Clapham Common North Side, Wandsworth, England SW4 9SJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Walter (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Clapham Common (about 210 meters away); The Clapham Sect (about 240 meters away); George Alfred Henty (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Edward Thomas (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Charlotte Despard (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Shapurji Saklatvala (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jeanie Senior (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wandsworth.
Also see . . . John Burns (Wikipedia). Overview:
John Elliot Burns (20 October 1858 24 January 1943) was an English trade unionist and politician, particularly(Submitted on April 15, 2026.)associated with London politics and Battersea. He was a socialist and then a Liberal Member of Parliament and Minister. He was anti-alcohol and a keen sportsman. When the Liberal cabinet made a decision for war on 2 August 1914, he resigned and played no further role in politics. After retiring from politics, he developed an expertise in London history and coined the phrase "The Thames is liquid history".
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
2. John Burns Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left side of the building. It is best viewed from outside the property, on the left (Marjorie Grove).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
