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The Prime Minister unveiling his portrait at the Carlton Club
On 13th December Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled his portrait at the Carlton in the presence of the Club historian and others. The portrait was painted by Johnny Jonas. It joins those of all previous Conservative Prime Ministers since the Duke of Wellington.
Lord Lexden hosts successful reception for British schools overseas
Lord Lexden, Vice-President of the Council of British International Schools, hosted a reception in the House of Lords. Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, was the guest of honour. With thanks to Luke Dixon for providing the photo.
Lord Lexden addressing the Younger Members' Committee of the Carlton Club
Lord Lexden, Carlton Club official historian, addresses the Club's Younger Members' Committee after dinner around the Club's famous Disraeli Table which was used for Shadow Cabinet meetings between 1868 and 1874. (Fuller information about the Table can be found in The Carlton Club 1832-2007 by Sir Charles Petrie and Lord Lexden writing as Alistair Cooke.)
Lord Lexden and Professor Richard Shannon
Lord Lexden, the official Conservative Party historian, was a guest at a dinner party held on 10 June to celebrate the 80th birthday of Richard Shannon, an old friend who is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Swansea. The dinner at the Athenaeum Club in London was preceded by drinks in the Club's garden.
Lord Lexden addresses British Conservatives in Paris
Lord Lexden’s speech provided the basis for a lively discussion of constitutional and other issues raised by members of the Association.
British Council of International Schools dinner with HRH Princess Alexandra
Lord Lexden was one of the principal guests at the annual dinner in London of the British Council of International Schools (COBIS) with HRH Princess Alexandra.
Northern Ireland Schools Debating Competition
With thanks to Harrison Photography for providing the image. Click here for more information on the competition.
Luncheon in Belfast
To celebrate Lord Lexden's recent elevation to the peerage. With thanks to Brendan Gallagher Photography.
Peel Society Annual Banquet
Taken at Drayton Manor Park on 25th February, 2011, at The Peel Society Annual Banquet.
It shows left to right Christopher Pincher, MP for Tamworth; Mr. Norman Biggs, Chairman of The Peel Society; Lord Lexden; Mr. Robin Thorne, great great grandson of Prime Minister Peel.
Copyright: Mr. Norman Biggs, 2011
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