Negatives showing animals and keepers at London Zoo for Soames' contribution to 'A Day in the Life of London', for which she chose to portray 24 hours of work and animal care at London Zoo.
Soames; Sally; photographerFirefighters are attempting to rescue a child from the top of a burning building, but are blocked by a blaze breaking out from the window. The child has "A decent wage" written on her skirt and one of the windows has the words "Phase three" written across it. [The image represents the firefighters strike over pay claims.]
Gibbard; Leslie David (1945-2010); cartoonist3.5 x 4.5" glass negatives and 1 vintage contact print
Doughty; Herbert Walter (1876-1958); photographerPrepared by Yankelovich, Skelly and White, Inc, research analysists
The Observer Limited (1917-1993); newspaper publisherMargaret Thatcher is shown aboard a ship in an old navy uniform, singing "... I polished up Trident so carefullee, That now I am the Seller of the Queen's navy!" Behind her, looking uncomfortable is Geoffrey Howe. Steering the vessel is Keith Joseph. Standing to attention are other members of Thatcher's cabinet, including William Whitelaw and John Nott. In the background an aircraft-carrier is sailing away with 'INVINCIBLE' written on the back and flying the Australian flag.
Gibbard; Leslie David (1945-2010); cartoonistJeremy Thrope's head is pictured lying on some plants in an area of greenery, a late frost floats above the head with "Amnesty" written on it, symbolising his failed stint at Amnesty International.
Creator: Gibbard; Leslie, David (1945-2010); cartoonist
Ambassador M Cabom and another taller male, engaged in conversation
Production place: Rapallo, Itally
Production note: Franed and mounted watercoloured sketch
Materials: Paper; ink; watercolour paints; wood; glass
Condition: Good
Completeness: Complete
Creator: Max Beerbohm