Margaret Thatcher: A Life In Pictures

Description

Unquestionably a phenomenon of the 20th century's political landscape both in Britain and the wider world, Margaret Thatcher's significance in Britain's social history is considerable. Her political career began at a time when it was unusual for women to take an active part in politics, but doubly so within the Conservative party of which she became leader. Fifteen years after she left office, Margaret Thatcher's policies are still hotly debated and interest in her approaches - her 'Thatcherism' - is unabated. This book presents a unique visual perspective of an iconic and controversial figure.

Author description

PA Photos is the photographic agency of the PA Group, the UK's national press agency best known as the Press Association. Established in the 19th Century, the PA has been capturing and archiving news photography for 140 years. It is thanks to news photography and in particular the great news agency that is the Press Association, that we are able now to eyewitness the events that made up life in Britain, not so long ago.