Albert Kevin Alan Kaplan; Dame Simone Ruth Prendergast (née Laski)
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Albert Kevin Alan Kaplan; Dame Simone Ruth Prendergast (née Laski)
by Lenare
bromide print, 1953
12 3/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (314 mm x 251 mm) image size
Given by Jeremy Lawrence, 1992
Photographs Collection
NPG x45107
Sittersback to top
- Albert Kevin Alan Kaplan (1924-1970), Doctor; former husband of Dame Simone Prendergast. Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Dame Simone Ruth Prendergast (née Laski) (1930-2012), Public servant and Head of the UK Jewish Lads' and Girls' Brigade. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Events of 1953back to top
Current affairs
A combination of low pressure in the North Sea, hurricane force winds, and high tides result in the Great Flood of 1953. With no warning system many were trapped in their homes as 20-foot waves crashed on the coast; hundreds were killed at sea and on the east coast.John Hunt's British Expedition conquers Everest. News of the achievement reached Britain on the day of Elizabeth's coronation.
Art and science
Frances Crick and James Watson discover the double helix structure of DNA. Uncovering DNA's chemical make-up revolutionised our understanding of the building blocks of life.Ian Fleming publishes his first James Bond novel, Casino Royal.
Chad Varah founds 'The Samaritans' helpline.
International
Joseph Stalin dies four days after suffering a stroke. It has been suggested that Stalin was assassinated, as he was denied medical assistance for over a day after he was found; many suspect that he was poisoned. On his death Georgy Malenkov became leader of the Soviet Union.Comments back to top
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Christina Perera
08 September 2017, 07:21
Albert Kaplan, a doctor from Winnipeg, homosexual and writer of musicals. Described by Anthony Blond as being "of dangerous charm" (2004:39). Died from a self-administered overdose, partly during a dinner with April Ashley