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Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching

(1913-1985), Chairman of British Railways Board, 1963-1965

Sitter in 12 portraits
Beeching was responsible for what became popularly know as the 'Beeching Axe', which streamlined British Rail by massive reductions in track, stations and staff.

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'Beeching Special', by Sir David Low - NPG 5348

'Beeching Special'

by Sir David Low
pen and ink, white heightening and wash, circa 1962
NPG 5348

'Hitched-up' ((Alfred) Ernest Marples, 1st Baron Marples; Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching), by Stanley Franklin ('Franklin') - NPG 5355

'Hitched-up' ((Alfred) Ernest Marples, 1st Baron Marples; Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching)

by Stanley Franklin ('Franklin')
pen and ink, blue crayon and white heightening, 1962
NPG 5355

(Alfred) Ernest Marples, 1st Baron Marples; Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching, by William Papas ('Papas') - NPG 5357

(Alfred) Ernest Marples, 1st Baron Marples; Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching

by William Papas ('Papas')
pen and ink and blue crayon, published in the Guardian 24 September 1962
NPG 5357

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Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching

by Elliott & Fry
half-plate negative, 1961
NPG x82587

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Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching

by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 1970
NPG x16401

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