John Parker (Herbert John Harvey Parker)
19 of 24 portraits of John Parker (Herbert John Harvey Parker)
John Parker (Herbert John Harvey Parker)
by Bassano & Vandyk Studios
half-plate film negative, 21 June 1978
Purchased, 2004
Photographs Collection
NPG x174062
Sitterback to top
- John Parker (Herbert John Harvey Parker) (1906-1987), Politician and President of the Fabian Society. Sitter associated with 24 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Bassano & Vandyk Studios (active 1963-1979), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 795 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (photographer’s studio, 35 Moreton Street, London)
Events of 1978back to top
Current affairs
The country is brought to a virtual standstill as workers in the private and public sector strike over the government's decision to restrict wage increases. As more workers joined the strikes rubbish piled up in the streets, petrol stations ran short, and storage space had to be hired for unburied coffins. The period became known as the 'winter of discontent'.Art and science
Louise Brown from Oldham in Greater Manchester becomes the world's first 'test-tube baby'. The 'in vitro' fertilisation procedure was a scientific breakthrough that has given thousands of infertile couples the opportunity to conceive.Iris Murdoch wins the Booker prize with her novel. The Sea, the Sea.
International
Karol Józef Wojtyla becomes Pope John Paul II. He was the only Polish Pope and the first non-Italian Pontiff since the 16th century. During his 26-year pontificate, John Paul was recognised for his efforts to reach out to other religions and his fight against poverty and oppression. He has also, however, been criticised for his conservative attitudes towards divorce, contraception, homosexual marriage and the ordination of women priests.Comments back to top
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