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Mr. John Thomas Norris, M.P. for Abingdon, from a photograph by John Watkins, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Mr. John Thomas Norris, M.P. for Abingdon, from a photograph by John Watkins, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. John Thomas Norris, M.P. for Abingdon, from a photograph by John Watkins, 1858....member of Parliament for Abingdon, and well known in London as one of the most active members of the Common Council, was one of the new members returned to St. Stephen's at the last general election. He is one of the Commissioners of Lieutenancy for London, and a director of the Eastern Counties Railway, and either has or had a large share in the Railway Times. He is a papermaker in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. He is the youngest son of the late Mr. Edmund Norris, of Sutton Courtney, by Sally Maria, only daughter of Mr. William Henley, and was born in 1808. His name is particularly identified in London with the removal of Smithfield Market. He unsuccessfully contested Abingdon in December, 1854, when he was defeated by a small majority, but obtained the seat in March last year without a contest. He is a Liberal, in favour of further reform in Church and State, and more particularly advocates the abolition of church-rates'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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[Caption] This photograph captures Mr. John Thomas Norris, Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Abingdon, taken by the renowned photographer John Watkins in 1858. Norris was a prominent figure in London, known for his active involvement in the Common Council. He was one of the new members elected to St. Stephen's at the last general election of that year. Norris held several important positions, including being a Commissioner of Lieutenancy for London and a director of the Eastern Counties Railway. He also had significant involvement with the Railway Times. In addition to his political and business endeavors, Norris was a papermaker in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Born in 1808, Norris was the youngest son of the late Edmund Norris of Sutton Courtney. His mother was Sally Maria, the only daughter of Mr. William Henley. Norris unsuccessfully contested Abingdon in December 1854 but secured the seat in March 1857 without opposition. A Liberal, Norris advocated for further reform in Church and State, with a particular focus on the abolition of church-rates. His name was closely associated with the removal of Smithfield Market in London. This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent political figure of the time, showcasing his distinguished career and influential roles in both local and national politics.
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