Sir George Ayscough Armytage, 7th Bt
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Sir George Ayscough Armytage, 7th Bt
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 16 March 1927
Given by Bassano & Vandyk Studios, 1974
Photographs Collection
NPG x123850
Sitterback to top
- Sir George Ayscough Armytage, 7th Bt (1872-1953), Brigadier-General. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Bassano Ltd (active 1901-1962), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 42746 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (photographer's studio, 38 Dover Street, London)
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The BBC gains its Royal Charter making it a public corporation and a public service broadcaster accountable to its audience. John Reith became the first Director General with the directive to 'inform, educate and entertain.'International
Stalin expels Leon Trotsky from the Soviet Communist Party, giving himself greater control of the party and country by ousting opposition elements.Tell us more back to top
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