Julian Snow, Baron Burntwood facts for kids

Julian Ward Snow, also known as Baron Burntwood, was born on February 24, 1910, and passed away on January 24, 1982. He was an important British politician who belonged to the Labour Party.

Julian Snow served as a Member of Parliament, or MP, for many years. An MP is someone elected by people to represent them in the country's government, called Parliament. He first represented the area of Portsmouth Central starting in 1945.

A Long Career in Parliament

When the Portsmouth Central area changed, Julian Snow began representing Lichfield and Tamworth in 1950. He continued to be an MP for this area until 1970. In 1970, he decided to step down from his role. After he retired, he was given a special title. On September 21, 1970, he became a life peer, which means he was given the title of Baron Burntwood. This title allowed him to be a member of the House of Lords, another part of the UK Parliament, for the rest of his life.

Government Roles and Early Life

During his time as an MP, Julian Snow also held a position in the government. He was a Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Health. This meant he helped with important decisions about healthcare for the country.

Before he became a politician, Julian Snow worked for a company called Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. He worked for them in India and East Africa from 1930 to 1937.

When World War II began, he joined the Royal Artillery in 1939. He served in the army until the war ended.

In his personal life, Julian Snow married an artist named Flavia Blois on August 20, 1948.

Environmental Work

Lord Burntwood was also very interested in the environment. He helped start an organization called The Institution of Environmental Sciences. He was the very first chairman of this group. To remember his work, the Institution holds an annual event called the Burntwood Lecture. This lecture helps people learn more about environmental science.