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Robert Winston

by Michael Ward
selenium-toned bromide print, 20 April 1990
9 3/8 in. x 13 3/4 in. (238 mm x 350 mm)
Purchased, 1993
Photographs Collection
NPG x46671

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  • Michael Ward (1929-2011), Photographer. Artist or producer of 63 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.

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Photographed for the Sunday Times which Ward joined in the mid 1960s contributing portraiture and news stories. Continued at the paper until 1994 latterly focusing on coverage of the arts. Represented by over 50 works in the National Portrait Gallery collection, Ward is currently working on his autobiography.

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Current affairs

Margaret Thatcher introduces a Poll Tax. 'The Community Charge' replaced the old 'Rates' system of local taxation based on the value of property in favour of a flat rate for all householders. With little difference between the tax burden of the poor and the wealthy, opposition was bitter and violent. Following a challenge to her leadership Thatcher stood down as Prime Minister and was replaced by John Major.

Art and science

Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web. He created the first web-browser and editor, and the first web-server in 1990, building the first website and putting it online in 1991. By making his ideas royalty-free, Berners-Lee made the Internet accessible to all and allowed all users to help build its content.
British beef is banned from schools and hospitals over concerns about BSE ('mad cow disease').

International

The Gulf War breaks out between Iraq and US-led coalition forces. War was declared after Iraq invaded Kuwait, and, following a period of UN economic sanctions against Iraq, hostilities commenced in January 1991. The coalition victory was swift and within three months Iraqi forces withdrew from Kuwait.
Nelson Mandela is released from Prison after 27 years captivity.

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