William Thomas Stead Portrait Print

William Thomas Stead NPG x12923

by Medrington's Ltd

Apprenticed in a merchant's office at Newcastle-on-Tyne, Stead moved into journalism, and in 1871 became editor of the Darlington Northern Echo. In 1880 he went to London as Assistant Editor of the Pall Mall Gazette becoming Editorial Director three years later. In 1885, he started a crusade against child prostitution in a series of articles entitled 'The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon'. To demonstrate the truth of his revelations, he arranged the 'purchase' of the thirteen-year old daughter of a chimney sweep. This campaign forced... more

Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00

Small 297mm x 210mm £15.00

Medium 483mm x 329mm £30.00

Large 590mm x 432mm £45.00

Extra large: 840mm x 612mm £75.00

Medium Canvas Shortest edge 297mm £35.00

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border, on the paper of your choice. Please note that dimensions listed above are for the paper size only.

The Photo paper has a semi-gloss finish, ideally suited to reproductions of photographs, while the Art paper has a matt textured surface that works particularly well for reproductions of drawings, etchings and some paintings.

If selecting a frame for Photo paper small or medium, please note that the frame is black, made from solid sustainable wood in the UK, and the dimensions are:

Small: Depth 23mm / Height 332mm / Width 245mm

Medium: Depth 23mm / Height 517mm / Width 362mm