1980s Collection (page 20)

David Wetzel, trades unionist in the transport industry
David (Dave) Wetzel (b 1942), trades unionist (TGWU) with a background in London Transport and Transport for London, where he began his working life as a bus conductor, driver and inspector

Caspar Weinberger, American Republican politician
Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger (1917-2006), American Republican politician and vice president. He served as US Secretary of Defense under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1987

Fay Weldon, English author, essayist and playwright
Fay Weldon (b 1931), English author, essayist and playwright, whose work has a strong feminist element. Date: circa 1980s

Sidney Weighell, British footballer and trade unionist
Sidney Weighell (1922-2002), British footballer, trade unionist and General Secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen from 1975 to 1983. Seen here speaking at a conference. Date: circa 1980s

Willie Whitelaw, Conservative politician and minister
Willie Whitelaw (William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw, 1918-1999), Conservative politician and government minister. Date: circa 1980s

Norman Willis, General Secretary of the TUC
Norman David Willis (b 1933), General Secretary of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) from 1984 to 1993, and President of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) from 1991 to 1993

Trevor Phillips and Sue Slipman
Trevor Phillips (b 1953), television executive and presenter, currently Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), previously the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE)

Cecil Parkinson, British Conservative politician
Edward Cecil Parkinson, Baron Parkinson (b 1931), British Conservative politician and former government minister. Date: circa 1980s

Donald Soper, Methodist minister, socialist and pacifist
Donald Oliver Soper, Baron Soper (1903-1998), prominent Methodist minister, socialist and pacifist. Date: circa 1980s

Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe (b 1924), President of Zimbabwe since 1987, and Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987. Date: circa 1980s

Iris Murdoch, British novelist and philosopher
Iris Murdoch (1919-1999), Irish-born British author and philosopher, best known for her novels. Date: circa 1980s

Ken Livingstone with Adrian Edmonson and Rik Mayall
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician (centre). Seen here Adrian Edmondson (Adrian Charles "Ade" Edmondson)

Michael Foot and Tony Benn, Labour politicians
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), and Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), British Labour politicians

Michael Foot and Tony Blair, British Labour politicians
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

David Blunkett, British Labour politician, giving a speech
David Blunkett (b 1947), British Labour politician, MP for Sheffield Brightside from 1987. He served as Education Secretary and Home Secretary

Daniel Ortega with Archbishop Robert Runcie
Daniel Ortega (Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra, b 1945), member of the Nicaraguan Junta of National Reconstruction 1979-1985, then 79th President of Nicaragua 1985-1990 and 83rd President 2007-present

Joshua Nkomo, Vice President of Zimbabwe
Joshua Nkomo (Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, 1917-1999), leader and founder of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU, 1962), Vice President of Zimbabwe 1987-1999

People campaigning on behalf of London teachers
A group of people campaigning on behalf of London teachers. The placards read: "Where have London teachers gone? Gone to the provinces every one

Bill Morris, trade union leader, giving a speech
Bill Morris (William Manuel Morris, Baron Morris of Handsworth, b 1938), trade union leader. He was General Secretary of the TGWU (Transport and General Workers Union) 1992-2003

Jessica Mitford at a book signing event
Jessica Mitford (Jessica Lucy Freeman-Mitford, 1917-1996), nicknamed Decca, English author, journalist, communist and political campaigner, one of the Mitford sisters

John Miller campaigning against Dunlop closures
John Miller, British journalist and author, with others, campaigning against closures and redundancies at the Dunlop works in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Date: circa 1982

Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist
Gordon McLennan (1924-2011), former leader of the Communist Party of Great Britain, its National Organiser 1966-1975 and its General Secretary 1976-1989

Ian McGregor, head of the NCB during the Miners Strike
Ian McGregor (Sir Ian Kinloch MacGregor, 1912-1998), Scottish-American metallurgist and industrialist, controversial head of British Steel

Mick McGahey with Arthur Scargill, trade unionists
Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, trade unionist and lifelong communist, with Arthur Scargill (b 1938), miners leader and trade unionist

Mick McGahey with Arthur Scargill and Peter Heathfield
Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, trade unionist and lifelong communist, with Arthur Scargill (b 1938), miners leader and trade unionist, and Peter Heathfield (1929-2010)

Mick McGahey, trade unionist and communist
Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, NUM trade unionist and lifelong communist. Seen here around the time of the 1980s miners strike. Date: circa 1980s

Karl Marx monument, Highgate Cemetery, London
The monument to Karl Marx above his grave in Highgate Cemetery, North London. Seen here on a rainy day, with sightseers holding umbrellas

Ken Livingstone and Tony Banks at the GLC
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), and Tony Banks (Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford, 1943-2006), British Labour politicians and MPs

Ken Livingstone, British Labour politician
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician. Seen here with flags or bunting outside County Hall, London, where he was leader of the GLC. Date: circa 1980s

Richard Leakey, politician and conservationist
Richard Leakey (Richard Erskine Frere Leakey, b 1944), Kenyan politician, palaeoanthropologist and conservationist. Seen here with an elephant. Date: circa 1980s

Hanif Kureishi, English writer
Hanif Kureishi (b 1954), English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. Date: circa 1980s

Neil Kinnock, British Labour politician
Neil Kinnock (Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, b 1942), Labour Party Leader 1983-1992, later served on the European Commission. Date: circa 1980s

Jesse Jackson, Keith Vaz, Diane Abbott and Bernie Grant
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here at a press conference table alongside Keith Vaz (Nigel Keith Anthony Standish Vaz)

Jesse Jackson, American civil rights activist
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here speaking at a press conference. Date: circa 1980s

Denis Healey, Labour politician, wearing a poppy
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Denis Healey, Labour politician, with colleague
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Denis Healey, Labour politician
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Roy Hattersley and Neil Kinnock at a Party conference
Roy Hattersley (Roy Sydney George Hattersley, Baron Hattersley, b 1932), British Labour politician, writer and journalist, served as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 1983-1992

Germaine Greer 1939 Australian Writer Author
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Quintin Hogg Hailsham Lord Mcgarel Baron Peerage
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Graham Greene, English writer, in old age
Graham Greene (Henry Graham Greene, 1904-1991), English author, playwright and literary critic, best known for his novels focusing around Roman Catholicism and morality: Brighton Rock

Michael Meacher, British Labour politician
Michael Hugh Meacher (b 1939), British Labour politician, served as Minister of State for the Environment 1997-2003. Seen here campaigning with others against the closure of the Peter Pan Ward in

Mikhail Gorbachev with Margaret Thatcher
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (b 1931), Soviet leader, General Secretary of the Communist Party (1985-1991), last head of state of the USSR (1988-1991)

Paul Foot, British investigative journalist and campaigner
Paul Foot (Paul Mackintosh Foot, 1937-2004), British investigative journalist, political campaigner, author, and member of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP)

Michael Foot, Labour politician, giving a speech
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

Dame Edna Everage and Larry Hagman on a chat show
Comic personality, Melbourne housewife and superstar (or gigastar) Dame Edna Everage (played by the Australian comedian Barry Humphries, b 1934) with the American actor Larry Hagman (b 1931)

David Owen Anthony Llewellyn Baron 1938 British
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David Owen, Labour and SDP politician
David Owen (David Anthony Llewellyn Owen, Baron Owen, b 1938), British politician, served as Foreign Secretary (1977-1979) for the Labour government

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"Step into a time machine and journey back to the vibrant 1980s, where iconic moments unfolded and legends were made. Sir David Attenborough shares a whimsical moment with a cockatoo, showcasing his boundless love for nature. The enigmatic Bigfoot film from 1967 continues to captivate imaginations, leaving us wondering about the mysteries of our world. A field adorned with JCB Extradig diggers reminds us of the era's technological advancements and innovation. Cricket enthusiasts rejoice as Ian Botham clean bowls Viv Richards in an exhilarating match - proving that sportsmanship knows no bounds. The breathtaking view of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall transports us to serene coastal landscapes, while John Martyn's soulful concert in St Ives ignites passion within music lovers' hearts. The resilience and dedication of miners are honored as we witness their unwavering spirit at Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall - symbolizing the hardworking ethos of the decade. Carl Sagan, the renowned US astronomer, invites us to explore the wonders of space through his captivating teachings. Speed demons revel in the sleek design of Lamborghini Countach and Audi Sport Quattro S1 - symbols of power and luxury on wheels. In a touching image, a miner stands alongside his faithful canary companion - highlighting their unique bond amidst challenging conditions. Lastly, snooker maestro Alex Higgins mesmerizes audiences with his skillful shots and charismatic personality – forever etching himself into sporting history. " Travel back to this extraordinary era where every frame tells a story worth cherishing – welcome to the unforgettable 1980s.