Bury was orphaned at an early age and was educated at a charitable school; after a few years as a clerk, he fell into financial difficulty, was dismissed for theft, and became a street peddler.
Bury was orphaned at an early age and was educated at a charitable school in the English Midlands. After a few years in regular employment as a clerk, he fell into financial difficulty, was dismissed for theft, and became a street peddler.