Harold Wilson (1916-1995), Prime Minister
(James) Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx
Sitter in 32 portraits
Labour Prime Minister 1964-70 and 1974-6. Born in Huddersfield, Wilson studied at Oxford, where he became an Economics lecturer. Elected to Parliament in 1945, he served in Attlee's government before becoming Labour leader in 1963. Wilson won four general elections, twice as Prime Minister. He renegotiated terms of Britain's entry into the European Community, but struggled to address Britain's postwar economic decline, the pound being devalued during his time in office.
by Geoffrey Davien
sculptoon, unfired clay
NPG D2731
'I wouldn't mind him playing the organ if only he knew how to play it'
by Michael Cummings ('Cummings')
pen and ink and wash, 1967
NPG 5364
Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate negative, December 1960
NPG x82558
Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate negative, December 1960
NPG x82559
Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate negative, December 1960
NPG x82560
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