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.
by Sir David Low
pen and ink, white heightening and wash, circa 1962
NPG 5348
(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
Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate negative, 1961
NPG x82586
Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate negative, 1961
NPG x82588
Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
by Elliott & Fry
vintage print, 1961
NPG x86320
Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
by Elliott & Fry
vintage print, 1961
NPG x86321
Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 3 February 1970
NPG x164012
Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
by Geoffrey Davien
sculptoon, ceramic, 1964
NPG D2727
'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
Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate negative, 1961
NPG x82587
Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching
by Geoffrey Davien
sculptoon, terracotta, 1964
NPG D2736
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