The Darkness (Justin David Hawkins; Ed Graham; Dan Hawkins; Francis Poullain)

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The Darkness (Justin David Hawkins; Ed Graham; Dan Hawkins; Francis Poullain)

by Harry Borden
chromogenic print, 23 May 2003
12 3/8 in. x 18 7/8 in. (315 mm x 480 mm)
Purchased, 2006
Photographs Collection
NPG x128146

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  • Harry Borden (1965-), Photographer. Artist or producer of 116 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

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Rock band The Darkness began their career playing in pubs, before entertaining larger audiences at music festivals around the country. The band released their debut EP, I Believe In A Thing Called Love, in August 2002, followed by their first album, Permission To Land (July 2003), which entered the UK charts at No 2. The band have received numerous awards, including three Brit awards in 2004, for Best Act, Best Rock Act and Best Album, and a Mercury Music Prize nomination for album of the year. The Darkness released their second album One Way Ticket to Hell...And Back in November 2005. Phographed in a café on Well Street, Hackney.

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Current affairs

Biological weapons expert, David Kelly commits suicide after being questioned by the government over allegations that the Iraq weapons dossier had been 'sexed-up' by the government. The Hutton Inquiry into Kelly's death concluded that he had taken his own life and that the BBC's claim was unfounded, leading to the Director General's resignation. No stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq after the 2003 invasion.

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England wins the Rugby World Cup in the final against Australia. The match was exceptionally close with Australia equalising with just two and a half minutes of extra time remaining. 21 seconds before the end of the match, England's fly-half Jonny Wilkinson scored a drop-goal, winning the match and the tournament.

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America leads an invasion of Iraq after accusing the country of building Weapons of Mass Destruction. Initial success was achieved with the toppling of Saddam Hussein's government and George Bush's declaration of the end of major conflict - 'Mission Accomplished' - within two months of the invasion. The conflict, however, was not over, and British and American troops continued fighting with insurgents to stabilise the country.

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