George Sclater-Booth MP, President of Local Government Board mb-code BE035275 was the leader of the

was the leader of the English barons in their power struggle with King Henry III

He died of influenza on 20th January

There was much agitation in Ireland at the time against the payment of rent

View showing water vessels pulling up to the jetty at Hungerford Stairs

George Sclater-Booth MP, President of Local Government Board mb-code BE035275 was the leader of theGeorge Sclater Booth MP, President of Local Government Board, 1878. While a Conservative member of parliament, Sclater Booth was Secretary to the Poor Law Board. He promoted charitable assistance and relief from the public rates which caused so much distress to the poor, particularly in the East End of London. He was later Secretary to the Treasury, a privy councillor, and President of Local Government Board during which time he helped bring about the