Frankie Howerd
7 of 10 portraits of Frankie Howerd
© Michael Ward Archives / National Portrait Gallery, London
Frankie Howerd
by Michael Ward
toned bromide print, 1970
13 in. x 9 7/8 in. (331 mm x 252 mm)
Purchased, 2002
Photographs Collection
NPG x125323
Sitterback to top
- Frankie Howerd (Francis Alex Howard) (1922-1992), Comedian. Sitter in 10 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Michael Ward (1929-2011), Photographer. Artist or producer of 63 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Events of 1970back to top
Current affairs
Edward 'Ted' Heath wins a surprise victory for the Conservative party at the general election, becoming Prime Minister. Opinion polls had predicted a comfortable Labour victory, but with a failing economy, the Tories snatched a narrow last minute majority.Art and science
Germaine Greer publishes The Female Eunuch, an influential feminist text arguing that women's sexuality and capacity for action are repressed by the family and their roles in society. Greer suggested that women should get to know their bodies and become empowered by their sexuality. The book was an international best seller.International
Four aircraft are hijacked by Palestinian terrorists. The planes were landed in Cairo, Jordan and London and the hijackers demanded the release of Political Prisoners in exchange for the hostages. Several prisoners were returned and three of the planes were blown up after most of the hostages were release.Four students are shot dead by national guardsmen during a protest against the Vietnam War in America.
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