(Evelyn) John St Loe Strachey
(1901-1963), Socialist theorist and politician, Secretary of State for WarSitter in 14 portraits
Son of John St Loe Strachey and a left-wing intellectual, Strachey was an author and leading light of the Left Book Club. Previously a member of the Communist Party, before serving as Minister of Food under Attlee in 1946. In this post he was responsible for introducing the hated bread ration in the same year.
Julian with Garsington visitors
by Lady Ottoline Morrell
vintage snapshot print, 1922
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Lady Ottoline Morrell with friends
by Unknown photographer
vintage snapshot print, 1922
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by Lady Ottoline Morrell
vintage snapshot print, 1924
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by Walter Stoneman
bromide print, 1 May 1947
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by Walter Bird
bromide print, February 1959
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after Sir David Low
halftone reproduction tear sheet, published 16 July 1949
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by Walter Stoneman
half-plate glass negative, 1 May 1947
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by Walter Stoneman
half-plate glass negative, 1 May 1947
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