King George VI and Sir Louis Leisler Greig playing at Wimbledon
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King George VI and Sir Louis Leisler Greig playing at Wimbledon
by Unknown photographer
bromide press print, 1926
6 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in. (165 mm x 216 mm) overall
Given by Terence Pepper, 2014
Photographs Collection
NPG x198328
Sittersback to top
- King George VI (1895-1952), Reigned 1936-52. Sitter associated with 562 portraits.
- Sir Louis Leisler Greig (1880-1953), Courtier. Sitter in 11 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Unknown photographer, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 6584 portraits.
Events of 1926back to top
Current affairs
In response to wage cuts and increased working hours for coal miners recommended by the Samuel Commission, the Trade Union Council calls a General Strike of workers in the key industries. Although over 1.5 million workers took part, the TUC finally gave in after nine days and called off the strike. The Trade Disputes and Trade Union Act of 1927 made it harder for workers to strike.Art and science
A.A. Milne publishes Winnie-the-Pooh. The series of popular children's books featured the character Christopher Robin (named after Milne's son) and a cast of animals based on his stuffed-toys including Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo.The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is published. This was Agatha Christie's third 'whodunit' novel featuring Hercule Poirot, the Belgian Detective.
International
The League of Nations accepts Germany as the sixth permanent member on the council deeming it a 'peace-loving country'. This confidence, however, was short lived with Germany leaving the League with the accession of Adolf Hitler to power in 1933.Comments back to top
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