(Alfred) Charles Tomlinson
© Norman McBeath / National Portrait Gallery, London
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(Alfred) Charles Tomlinson
by Norman McBeath
bromide fibre print, 22 May 2003
11 in. x 11 in. (278 mm x 278 mm)
Purchased, 2004
Photographs Collection
NPG x126409
Sitterback to top
- (Alfred) Charles Tomlinson (1927-2015), Poet; Professor of English, University of Bristol. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- Norman McBeath (1952-), Photographer. Artist or producer of 54 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Placesback to top
- Place made and portrayed: United Kingdom: England, Gloucestershire (sitter's home, Gloucestershire)
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Biological weapons expert, David Kelly commits suicide after being questioned by the government over allegations that the Iraq weapons dossier had been 'sexed-up' by the government. The Hutton Inquiry into Kelly's death concluded that he had taken his own life and that the BBC's claim was unfounded, leading to the Director General's resignation. No stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq after the 2003 invasion.Art and science
England wins the Rugby World Cup in the final against Australia. The match was exceptionally close with Australia equalising with just two and a half minutes of extra time remaining. 21 seconds before the end of the match, England's fly-half Jonny Wilkinson scored a drop-goal, winning the match and the tournament.International
America leads an invasion of Iraq after accusing the country of building Weapons of Mass Destruction. Initial success was achieved with the toppling of Saddam Hussein's government and George Bush's declaration of the end of major conflict - 'Mission Accomplished' - within two months of the invasion. The conflict, however, was not over, and British and American troops continued fighting with insurgents to stabilise the country.Tell us more back to top
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