William Henry Beveridge, 1st Baron Beveridge; Jo Grimond; Charles Frank Byers, Baron Byers
4 of 33 portraits by Press Association Photos
William Henry Beveridge, 1st Baron Beveridge; Jo Grimond; Charles Frank Byers, Baron Byers
by Press Association Photos
bromide press print, 28 September 1960
8 in. x 10 in. (202 mm x 255 mm) image size
Transferred from Evening Standard Library, before 1983
Photographs Collection
NPG x184234
Sittersback to top
- William Henry Beveridge, 1st Baron Beveridge (1879-1963), Social reformer and economist. Sitter in 24 portraits. Identify
- Charles Frank Byers, Baron Byers (1915-1984), Politician; Leader of the Liberal party in the House of Lords. Sitter in 8 portraits. Identify
- Joseph ('Jo') Grimond, Baron Grimond (1913-1993), Politician; leader of the Liberal party. Sitter in 15 portraits. Identify
Artistback to top
- Press Association Photos, Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 33 portraits.
Events of 1960back to top
Current affairs
Prince Andrew is born, the third child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.The Contraceptive Pill is introduced in England, dramatically changing the nation's approach to sex and relationships, and significantly contributing to the 1960s culture of liberation.
Art and science
Penguin books defend D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover against charges of obscenity by demonstrating that the novel was of literary merit. The 'not guilty' verdict was seen as a victory for free speech and marked the beginning if a new era of liberalism.The satirical revue Beyond the Fringe launches the careers of Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Jonathan Miller.
International
Harold Macmillan delivers his 'wind of change' speech to the South African Parliament in Cape Town, announcing Britain's decision to grant independence to many of her colonies. The speech recognised the emergence of African nationalism, and criticised the policy of Apartheid in South Africa.Comments back to top
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