Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
(1913-1985), Chairman of British Railways Board, 1963-1965Sitter 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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