Mr John Burns Collection

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)
1629244 The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January)

The Licensing Question, Sketches at the London County Council (engraving)
1596223 The Licensing Question, Sketches at the London County Council (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Licensing Question)

A Meeting of the Licensing Committee of the London County Council (engraving)
1627533 A Meeting of the Licensing Committee of the London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving)
1629295 The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement)

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603366 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

Trial of Mr Cuninghame Graham, MP, and Mr John Burns, at the Old Bailey, for Rioting in Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1595068 Trial of Mr Cuninghame Graham, MP, and Mr John Burns, at the Old Bailey, for Rioting in Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by English School

Mr John Burns (b / w photo)
736328 Mr John Burns (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Burns. Illustration for Portraits and Autographs edited by W T Stead (1890)

The Dockers Strike at Southampton (litho)
1596691 The Dockers Strike at Southampton (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dockers Strike at Southampton)

The Great Dock Strikes, Conciliation Conference at the Mansion House (engraving)
1046595 The Great Dock Strikes, Conciliation Conference at the Mansion House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Dock Strikes)

Mr. John Burns, M. P (engraving)
663520 Mr. John Burns, M.P (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. John Burns, M.P)

Mr John Burns, MP (b / w photo)
970416 Mr John Burns, MP (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Burns, MP)

The Scotch Railway Strike (engraving)
1062241 The Scotch Railway Strike (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scotch Railway Strike)

The Leaders of the New London County Council (engraving)
1614746 The Leaders of the New London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leaders of the New London County Council)

Members of the New London County Council (engraving)
1626221 Members of the New London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New London County Council)

Voting at the London County Council (engraving)
1047090 Voting at the London County Council (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voting at the London County Council)

The great dock strikes, concilitation conference at the Mansion House, London, UK, 1889. Mr. Sydney Buxton, M.P. Bishop of London, Mr

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Mr. John Burns: A Man of Action and Conviction From his early days as a member of the London County Council to his influential role in the House of Commons, Mr. John Burns was a force to be reckoned with in British politics. As depicted in various engravings and lithographs, his dedication to public service and unwavering commitment to social issues made him an iconic figure during his time. One such engraving captures the historic moment of The First London County Council, showcasing Mr. Burns among other notable figures who shaped the future of local governance. His presence at The Opening of Parliament by the King further highlights his significance within political circles. Known for his strong stance on licensing regulations, sketches from The Licensing Question exhibit Mr. Burns actively participating in discussions at the London County Council's Licensing Committee meeting. This depiction showcases not only his involvement but also hints at the passion he brought to every debate. The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement engraving demonstrates Mr. Burns' ability to navigate complex issues affecting society's everyday lives while advocating for fairness and transparency. As new members joined the House of Commons, engravings captured their induction; however, it is clear that all eyes were on Mr. John Burns due to his reputation as a dedicated representative fighting for working-class rights. Yet it was not just within parliamentary walls that Mr. Burns left an indelible mark; he faced trial alongside MP Cuninghame Graham for rioting in Trafalgar Square - an event immortalized through powerful engravings capturing their defiant spirit against injustice. A black-and-white photograph portrays Mr. John Burns with intensity etched upon his face – a testament to both personal resilience and unwavering determination towards achieving societal change. During times when labor disputes shook Southampton's docks or conciliation conferences took place at Mansion House amidst Great Dock Strikes, it was no surprise that these events featured images depicting none other than Mr. John Burns, a champion for the rights of workers.