Thatcher, Margaret Hilda, 1925 - 2013 (née Roberts, Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, Prime Minister)
Dates and places
b. 1925
Sphere of activity
Prime Minister 1979 - 1990.
Other information
Conservative MP, 1959-92; Secretary of State for Education and Science, 1970-4; Leader of the Opposition, 1975-9.
Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:
Answerphone Tapes, 1988
BBC World Service, People in Politics and BBC Radio 4, Newsnight: interviews with NK, 1989-03
Subjects (in the People in Politics interview) include: NK's view of Margaret Thatcher; socialism and the free market; the future of Europe; nuclear disarmament.
Subjects in the Newsnight interview include: NK's view of Margaret Thatcher's legacy and character; the failure of the opposition parties; the view of Thatcher within the Conservative Party.
Book and Promotional Material, 1993
A paperback copy of the Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise publication, Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs, along with various related promotional material.
Book Stand, 1993
A large, life-sized promotional book stand for the Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, Thatcha! The Read Maggie Memoirs. The stand features the 'Maggalyn' puppet illustration, which depicts Margaret Thatcher in a spoof of Marilyn Monroe in a white dress; photographic image taken by Steve Bendelack (SI/263 (a)). The image on the stand is accompanied by text, relating to the sale of the book, including a red block of text censoring Thatcher's groin.
Calendar, 1987
A 1988 Spitting Image calendar. The item features plasticine model illustrations by Spitting Image Productions Limited on the cover and for each month (SI/31, 107 to 17; and L+F/107), with further artwork designed by the company, Shape of Things. The calendar was printed by Danilo Publishing Limited.
Central Independent Television Promotional Folder, 1983
Ceramics, c late 1980s-c early 1990s
Christmas Cards, 1986 - 1988
Correspondence between Margaret Thatcher and NGA, 1971-03-02 - 1989-01-04
This file comprises:-
1 autograph letter signed and 5 typed letters signed from Margaret Thatcher to NGA. 26 Mar. 1971 - 4 Jan. 1989
2 carbon typed letters from NGA to Margaret Thatcher. 2 Mar. 1971 and 15 Nov. 1972
1 typed letter signed from Margaret Thatcher's Assistant Private Secretary to NGA. 13 Nov. 1972
1 carbon typed letter from NGA to A.A. Bath. 15 Nov. 1972.
Dog Chew Toys, 1985 - 1987
A box containing six 'Pet Hates' dog chew vinyl toys, designed by Spitting Image Productions Limited and manufactured by Armitage Brothers plc (SI/465-469). The dog chews are in the likeness of the following politicians: Margaret Thatcher; Neil Kinnock, depicted as a clown (two examples of this toy); David Owen and David Steel; Mikhail Gorbachev; and Ronald Reagan.
The Gorbachev and Reagan toys are sealed in their original packaging.
File Bundle, 1987
A file containing material relating to the publication, Spitting Images. The following are present: a paperback copy of the British version of the book, published by Century Hutchinson Limited; a cover proof for the British version; a paperback copy of the American version of the book, published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich; and contracts for Ben Elton and Heathcote Williams, as additional writers for the publication.
File Bundle, 1993
File for 1989, 1989
General Transparencies, 1983 - 1997
Goodbye!, 1992
'Hitler's War', 1977 - 1982
Interview with NK on the murder of Ian Gow and later news bulletins, 1990-07-30 - 1991-05
Invoice Duplicate Book, 1982
A Gundulph invoice/statement duplicate book, which contains copies of invoices for orders of Luck & Flaw's Prince Charles [afterwards King Charles III]/Princess Diana/baby Prince William eggcup set. These orders were dealt with between 31 July and 25 September 1982. Some of the orders also include the purchase of the Margaret Thatcher teapot and other items.
Letter from Margaret Thatcher to GHWR, 1987-05-01
1 typed letter signed.
Letter from Margaret Thatcher to R.H. Bulmer, 1981-01-06
1 typed letter signed.
Margaret Thatcher 10th Anniversary Toby Jug, 1989
A Margaret Thatcher 10-year anniversary toby jug, commemorating her prime ministership, which also features Denis Thatcher as the handle (SI/1228). The jug was modelled by Pablo Bach at the Spitting Image Workshop, and manufactured by the pottery company, Glazed Expressions. The base of the jug is signed 'J Mick.'
Margaret Thatcher Mug Mould, 1983
A plaster mould for a ceramic mug, made in the image of Margaret Thatcher's head, modelled by Luck & Flaw. The mould is comprised of five pieces, which resembles a cube when put together.
Margaret Thatcher Teapot, 1980
A ceramic teapot with accompanying lid that is made in the image of Margaret Thatcher's head. The teapot has a white, matte finish.
This teapot was modelled by Luck & Flaw, and was manufactured by either English Ironstone Tableware or Gill Wing Ceramics.
Margaret Thatcher Teapot, c 1980-c 1985
A ceramic teapot with accompanying lid that is made in the image of Margaret Thatcher's head. The teapot has a matte finish with blue/green mottled colouration.
The teapot was modelled by Luck & Flaw, and produced at the Dartington Pottery Training Workshop.