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Sir Robert Abraham Burrows JP KBE (17 March 1884 – 14 August 1964), was a British businessman and Liberal Party politician.
Background
Burrows was born the son of Miles Formby Burrows and Gertrude Dawbarn. He was educated at The Leys School, Cambridge. In 1911, he married Eleanor Doris Bainbridge.Sir Robert and Lady Burrowshad twoson and two daughters. In 1937 he was awarded a knighthood in the New Year's Honours. In 1952 he was awarded a Knight Commander in the New Year's Honours for services to the disabled.
Professional career
Burrows was Chairman of Lancashire Associated Collieries. He was Chairman of Directors, Remploy Ltd. In July 1947, as Chairman of theLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway, Burrows presentedadisplay of flowers in the shape of a"large heart" at Crewe railway stationas a"personal tribute" tofarewell Princess Elizabeth, her fiancéPrince Philip,Princess Margaret, King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth who were leaving for Scotlandaboard the Royal Train.
Political career
Burrows was Liberal candidate for the Leigh division of Lancashire at the 1923 General Election. He hoped to regain a set lost to Labour in 1922 when his Liberal predecessor finished third. He was unsuccessful but managed to claim second place. He did not stand for parliament again.
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | John Joseph Tinker | 13,989 | 43.0 | -2.0 | |
| Liberal | Robert Abraham Burrows | 9,854 | 30.3 | +9.2 | |
| Unionist | Herbert Metcalfe | 8,664 | 26.7 | -7.2 | |
| Majority | 4,135 | 12.7 | +1.6 | ||
| Turnout | 86.5 | -3.4 | |||
| Labour hold | Swing | -5.6 | |||
He served as a Justice of the peace for the County of Lancaster. In 1940 he served as High Sheriff of Cheshire.