Cushion : Sir William Joynson-Hicks, politician
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Sir William Joynson-Hicks, politician
William Joynson-Hicks, 1st Viscount Brentford (1865-1932), English solicitor and Conservative politician, best known as a long-serving (and controversial) Home Secretary from 1924 to 1929. Date: 1925
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Aged Brentford Conservative Hicks Minister Parliament Secretary Solicitor Tory Viscount 1925
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Sir William Joynson-Hicks, 1st Viscount Brentford (1865-1932), is depicted in this striking photograph from the 1920s. Born in London, Joynson-Hicks began his career as a solicitor before entering politics as a Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) in 1910. His political rise was meteoric, and he was appointed Home Secretary in 1924, a position he held until 1929. During his tenure as Home Secretary, Joynson-Hicks implemented several controversial policies, including the use of special constables and the Black and Tans, a paramilitary force, to quell unrest in Ireland during the Anglo-Irish War. He also introduced the Criminal Justice Act of 1925, which increased the powers of the police to deal with public disorder and drunkenness. Despite his controversial policies, Joynson-Hicks was a popular figure among many Conservatives, and he was known for his strong leadership and determination. In this photograph, he is seen in the prime of his career, with a serious expression and piercing gaze. The photograph captures the intensity and focus of a man who was determined to make a difference, even in the face of controversy and opposition. The 1920s were a time of great social and political change in Britain, and Joynson-Hicks was a key figure in the government during this period. His legacy continues to be debated and analyzed by historians and political commentators, and this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of a complex and controversial figure in British history.
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