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Margaret Thatcher spent the weekend in the country with her husband Dennis decorating
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Margaret Thatcher spent the weekend in the country with her husband Dennis decorating
Margaret Thatcher spent the weekend in the country with her husband Dennis decorating their new country Belfry Flat at Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
December 1975
Dressed for the occasionin a matching green jumper and skirt with a printed overall she wielded a paintbrush like a profesional.
She explained that it would have cost £ 75.00 per room to have the decorators in, and reminded us that Churchill had once built a wall
Tom King
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Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*1956144
Media ID 21571186
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Margaret Thatcher: A Weekend of DIY and Political Inspiration at Scotney Castle, 1975". In this print captured by Tom King, we catch a glimpse of the formidable Margaret Thatcher in an unexpected setting. The Iron Lady, known for her strong leadership and political prowess, spent a weekend with her husband Dennis at their new country Belfry Flat in the enchanting Scotney Castle. It was December 1975 when the Thatchers decided to take matters into their own hands and embark on a decorating adventure. Dressed impeccably for the occasion in a matching green jumper and skirt adorned with a printed overall, Mrs. Thatcher wielded a paintbrush like a true professional. With determination etched on her face, she demonstrated that even leaders can roll up their sleeves and tackle mundane tasks. In her characteristically practical manner, she revealed that hiring decorators would have cost £75 per room – an expense deemed unnecessary. As she deftly transformed the walls around her, Mrs. Thatcher drew inspiration from Winston Churchill's legendary wall-building skills. This seemingly ordinary act of home improvement became infused with political symbolism; it showcased both thriftiness and self-reliance – values deeply ingrained within Britain's conservative tradition. This remarkable snapshot captures not only an unusual moment in British politics but also reveals another facet of Margaret Thatcher's personality beyond her public persona as Prime Minister. It serves as a reminder that even those who shape nations can find solace in simple domestic pursuits.
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