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Graham Hill

by Colin Waldeck
bromide print, 1964
14 5/8 in. x 11 5/8 in. (372 mm x 295 mm)
Given by the photographer, Colin Waldeck, 1993
Primary Collection
NPG P544

Sitterback to top

  • Graham Hill (1929-1975), Racing driver. Sitter in 6 portraits.

Artistback to top

  • Colin Waldeck (1941-), Photographer. Artist or producer of 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

Seen here winning the Monaco Grand Prix.

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  • Place made: Monaco (Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo)

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Current affairs

Harold Wilson narrowly wins the general election for the Labour Party, the first of his four election victories.
Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans become the last people to be executed in the United Kingdom before capital punishment was abolished in 1965.
The Sun newspaper replaces the Daily Herald.

Art and science

Top of the Pops begins its reign as the longest running television music show. The first broadcast was presented by Jimmy Savile and included the Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, The Hollies and The Beatles, who were the show's first number 1 with I Want to Hold Your Hand.

International

The Civil Rights Act is passed in the USA, outlawing discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex or national origin. The Act abolished the 'Jim Crow Laws' in the Southern States, making forced segregation illegal.
After spending two years in prison Nelson Mandela is sentenced to Life in Prison for the crimes of sabotage and crimes equivalent to treason against the Republic of South Africa.

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