Willie Whitelaw in Northern Ireland
Willie Whitelaw (William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw, 1918-1999), Conservative politician and government minister. Seen here (centre) during a visit, with photographers taking pictures. As a member of the Heath government he became first Secretary of State for Northern Ireland after direct rule was imposed in March 1972, and served in that capacity until late 1973
Picture No
10555885
Media ID
46678647
Size
4572px x 3028px
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Credit
Mary Evans / John Benton-Harris
Usage Restrictions
Editorial use only
Source
Photograph by John Benton-Harris
Date
early 1970s
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