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Lily Cole

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Lily Cole, by Mariano Vivanco, 2001 - NPG x132717 - © Mariano Vivanco

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Lily Cole

by Mariano Vivanco
archival inkjet print, 2001
28 in. x 22 7/8 in. (710 mm x 580 mm) overall
Given by Mariano Vivanco, 2009
Photographs Collection
NPG x132717

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  • Lily Cole (1988-), Fashion model. Sitter in 6 portraits.

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Current affairs

Labour wins a second landslide general election victory campaigning on improvements to public services based on private finance projects. The Conservative party proved itself to be out-of-touch by ignoring public services and campaigning on the issue of Britain's membership of the EU. The day after the election William Hague resigned as leader of the Conservative Party.

Art and science

The Eden Project opens in Cornwall. The eco-centre, conceived by Tim Smit, replicates tropical and temporal climates and houses plants from all over the world in two domed biomes. The project is both a large-scale scientific experiment to study the environmental changes in different biomes over time, and a visitor attraction teaching the public about the natural environment.

International

On 11th September (9/11) America comes under foreign attack for the first time since Pearl Harbour when Islamic Fundamentalist terrorists hijack four planes, flying two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, and one into the Pentagon; the forth plane crashed in a field.
George Bush launches his 'War on Terror' by invading Afghanistan to overthrown the Taliban and capture Osama bin Laden, leader of al-Qaeda.

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