The wedding of Nellie Adkins and Ras Prince Monolulu (Peter Carl MacKay)
1 of 27 portraits by George Woodbine
The wedding of Nellie Adkins and Ras Prince Monolulu (Peter Carl MacKay)
by George Woodbine, for Daily Herald
modern bromide print from original negative, 21 August 1931
5 1/2 in. x 7 1/2 in. (140 mm x 192 mm)
Given by IPC Newspapers Limited, 1971
Photographs Collection
NPG x88270
Sittersback to top
- Nellie Adkins (circa 1908-active 1931), Actress; wife of Ras Prince Monolulu. Sitter in 2 portraits. Identify
- Ras Prince Monolulu (Peter Carl MacKay) (1881-1965), Racing tipster. Sitter in 5 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- Daily Herald, Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 162 portraits.
- George Woodbine (active 1930s), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 27 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Edited by Lucy Peltz & Louise Stewart, Love Stories: Art, Passion & Tragedy, 2020, p. 117
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1931back to top
Current affairs
Sailors at the Invergordon naval base mutiny in response to pay cuts. The cuts of up to 25% were part of the government's attempt to deal with the Great Depression by reducing public spending. Sailors protested by holding meetings and refusing orders.Dr Harold Moody founds the League of Coloured Peoples, lobbying for equal rights for black people in Britain and for international civil rights.
Art and science
The modern tube map is introduced. Harry Beck's design was unique in following the properties of a circuit diagram rather than the geographical location of the stations.The Vic-Wells Ballet company is founded by Dame Ninette de Valois and housed by Lilian Baylis at Sadler's Wells Theatre. It was granted a Royal Charter in 1957 and became the Royal Ballet.
International
The Second Spanish Republic is established. Following an election dominated by the Republicans, King Alfonso XIII abdicated and a new constitution was drawn up.The Statute of Westminster grants legislative equality to the self-governing Dominions of the British Empire. The Statue decreed that the British Government could no longer make ordinary law for the dominions unless it was at their request and with their consent.
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