Ashdown, Jeremy John Durham, 1941-2018 (Baron Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, Politician)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1941 - 2018
Places
- United Kingdom (nation) (Associated Country)
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
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Advertisements, c late 1980s-1992
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/3
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A portfolio containing examples of advertisement posters and related material for external companies, which involved the services of Spitting Image Productions Limited. The following items are present:1. Two proofs for a Batchelors Slim a Soup advert, which features an photographic image of a Dame Edna Everage toby jug, c late 1980s. The jug was produced by SIPL (SI/1239 (b)).2. An advertisement for a printer, made by Canon, c late 1980s. The poster appears to be designed...
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Publication: c late 1980s-1992
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Cards, Circulars and Correspondence, 1986 - 1998
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/12/2
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A file containing a mixture of letters, cards and circulars sent to and from Roger Law. The following are present, but are not limited to: a letter and faxes to and from British-American artist, Julian Allen, dating between 1986 and 1997; letters from Spitting Image producer, John Lloyd, one thanking Law and his wife for attending his wedding, and the other thanking Law and Peter Fluck for their congratulatory note, following his BAFTA win [Black Adder Goes Forth...
Dates:
1986 - 1998
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Caricatures Portfolio 2, c 1984-c 1996
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/1/3/2
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A portfolio containing caricature drawings, mostly on detail paper, produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, as part of their work for the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. The contents of this portfolio cover British male political figures.There is also a small amount of drawings of British male political figures that are connected to other Spitting Image Production Limited activities.Most drawings are labelled with their...
Dates:
c 1984-c 1996
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General Bundle of Magazines and Journals, 1984 - 1997
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/13
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Issues and tearsheets for various British and International magazines, journals and other publications; which contain articles and/or images relating to either Spitting Image, Spitting Image Productions Limited and its various activities, Roger Law or Peter Fluck. In some cases, Spitting Image is merely mentioned in passing. The following items are present:1. Tearsheets from the 14 December 1985 (No. 25/26) issue of the Dutch...
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Publication: 1984 - 1997
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General Transparencies, 1983 - 1997
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/3
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Seven boxes with numerous sleeves of 63mm and 35mm photographic transparencies and slides, along with a small amount of photographs, the vast majority of which contain images of Spitting Image puppets. These images have been produced for Spitting Image publications and merchandise, commissioned work from external publications and companies, for general use by the media, and for other purposes. There are also transparencies and related...
Dates:
1983 - 1997
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Large and Mounted Photographs, 1986-c early 2000s
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/7
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A portfolio containing large and/or mounted photographs that feature mainly Spitting Image-related illustrations and images, either material connected to merchandise, external publications or other activities engaged in by Spitting Image Productions Limited. Some of the photographic prints are contemporaneous with when they were originally shot, and others are later reprints. The later reprints may be dated beyond the SIPL era (1983-1998).There is also a...
Dates:
1986-c early 2000s
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Newspapers and Newsprint Magazines, 1985 - 1995
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/2
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Issues of and tearsheets from British and international newspapers and large newsprint magazines, which feature interviews with Roger Law and Peter Fluck, along with articles revolving around Spitting Image. There are also articles on the wider activities of Spitting Image Productions Limited. Also present are examples of Spitting Image puppets and other imagery being used to illustrate articles on British politics. The publications...
Dates:
1985 - 1995
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Private Eye, 1986 - 1987, 1992
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/5
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Four issues of the British satirical and current affairs magazine, Private Eye. The following issues are present:1. Christmas 1986 (No. 652) - the front cover features a plasticine model, dressed in Christmas attire. There is also an advertisement for the Spitting Image album, Spit in Your Ears, on page 31.2. Friday 10 July 1987 (No. 667) - page 17 bears a black and white photograph of a...
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Publication: 1986 - 1987; Publication: 1992
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T-Shirts, c 1987-c 1992
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/1/2
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A box containing five white Spitting Image merchandise t-shirts, manufactured by Fruit of the Loom, under its Screen Stars Best brand. These t-shirts feature various designs on the front, accompanied by the Spitting Image logo.
Dates:
c 1987-c 1992
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