Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching Portrait Print

Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching NPG D2727

Photograph © National Portrait Gallery, London

by Geoffrey Davien

As chairman of the British Railways Board in the early 1960s, Richard Beeching was responsible for what became popularly known as the 'Beeching Axe'. This streamlined British Rail by making massive reductions in track, stations and staff. He is represented in a 'sculptoon', a cartoon in clay designed to be photographed for publication in the press. Explore this portrait from all angles.

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