1958 Creation Life Peers
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1958 Creation Life Peers
A page from the ILN devoted to portraits of the first life peers created in 1958 including Baroness Ravondale, Sir Ian Fraser, Sir Robert Boothby and Sir Edward Twining
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1958 Barbara Baroness Boothby Collins Created Creation Daniel Devoted Elliot Fraser Geddes Granville Including Katherine Marchioness Mug Shots Noel Parliament Paton Peer Peers Politicians Shackleton Stella Stephen Taylor Twining Victor Wootton Ravensdale Upper
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In this evocative page from the Illustrated London News (ILN) of 1958, we find a collection of portraits showcasing the first life peers created in the United Kingdom that year. The creation of life peers, individuals appointed to the House of Lords for their distinguished contributions to various fields, marked a significant shift in the composition of the British Parliament. The portraits include Baroness Ravondale, Sir Ian Fraser, Sir Robert Boothby, and Sir Edward Twining. Baroness Ravondale, formerly Stella Elliot, was a prominent figure in the Labour Party and the first woman to be created a life peer. Sir Ian Fraser was a Scottish businessman and Conservative Party supporter, Sir Robert Boothby was a Conservative politician, and Sir Edward Twining was a Liberal politician and a former Cabinet Minister. Other notable individuals featured in this page include Sir John Mills, a film actor; Lord Victor Paton, a judge; Baroness Shackleton, a Labour peer and the first woman to be appointed as a government whip; and Lord Granville Wootton, a Conservative peer and former chairman of the Conservative Party. The page also includes portraits of Sir Noel Elliot, Baroness Barbara Wootton, Lord Stephen Taylor, Lord Daniel Collins, Lord Charles Ritchie, Lord Elliot Stopford, Lord Ravensdale, and Lord Geddes. These individuals hailed from various backgrounds, including politics, business, and the arts, and all had made significant contributions to their respective fields. This historical page from the ILN offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse group of individuals who were appointed as life peers in 1958, reflecting the changing political landscape of post-war Britain. The portraits, which capture the unique character and personality of each individual, serve as a testament to their achievements and enduring impact on British society.
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