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Chris Patten and his family

1 of 2 portraits of Chris Patten

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by Jillian Edelstein
bromide fibre print, August 1990
9 in. x 6 in. (228 mm x 152 mm)
Purchased, 1994
Photographs Collection
NPG x45377

Sittersback to top

Christopher Francis Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes (1944-), Conservative politician; Governor of Hong Kong and EU commissioner. Sitter in 2 portraits. Identify
Katharine Joan ('Kate') Patten (1973-), Television producer; daughter of Chris Patten. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
Laura Clare Patten (1974-), Editor; daughter of Chris Patten. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
Mary Lavender St Leger Patten (née Thornton) (1944-), Barrister; wife of Chris Patten. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify

Artistback to top

Jillian Edelstein (1957-), Photographer. Artist or producer of 119 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

Placesback to top

Place made and portrayed: United Kingdom: England, Somerset (sitters' home, near Bath, Somerset)

Subjects & Themesback to top

Events of 1990back to top

Current affairs

Margaret Thatcher introduces a Poll Tax. 'The Community Charge' replaced the old 'Rates' system of local taxation based on the value of property in favour of a flat rate for all householders. With little difference between the tax burden of the poor and the wealthy, opposition was bitter and violent. Following a challenge to her leadership Thatcher stood down as Prime Minister and was replaced by John Major.

Art and science

Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web. He created the first web-browser and editor, and the first web-server in 1990, building the first website and putting it online in 1991. By making his ideas royalty-free, Berners-Lee made the Internet accessible to all and allowed all users to help build its content.
British beef is banned from schools and hospitals over concerns about BSE ('mad cow disease').

International

The Gulf War breaks out between Iraq and US-led coalition forces. War was declared after Iraq invaded Kuwait, and, following a period of UN economic sanctions against Iraq, hostilities commenced in January 1991. The coalition victory was swift and within three months Iraqi forces withdrew from Kuwait.
Nelson Mandela is released from Prison after 27 years captivity.

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