Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 15th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 15th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
by Howard Coster
print, 1931
7in. x 9 1/2in. (183 mm x 242 mm)
Given by the estate of Howard Coster, 1959
Photographs Collection
NPG x2285
Sitterback to top
- Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 15th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (1884-1949), Businessman; brother of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Sitter in 14 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Howard Coster (1885-1959), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 9349 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.
Events of 1931back to top
Current affairs
Sailors at the Invergordon naval base mutiny in response to pay cuts. The cuts of up to 25% were part of the government's attempt to deal with the Great Depression by reducing public spending. Sailors protested by holding meetings and refusing orders.Dr Harold Moody founds the League of Coloured Peoples, lobbying for equal rights for black people in Britain and for international civil rights.
Art and science
The modern tube map is introduced. Harry Beck's design was unique in following the properties of a circuit diagram rather than the geographical location of the stations.The Vic-Wells Ballet company is founded by Dame Ninette de Valois and housed by Lilian Baylis at Sadler's Wells Theatre. It was granted a Royal Charter in 1957 and became the Royal Ballet.
International
The Second Spanish Republic is established. Following an election dominated by the Republicans, King Alfonso XIII abdicated and a new constitution was drawn up.The Statute of Westminster grants legislative equality to the self-governing Dominions of the British Empire. The Statue decreed that the British Government could no longer make ordinary law for the dominions unless it was at their request and with their consent.
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