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Michael Ward

Michael Ward’s (1929-2011) photographic archive includes portraits of musicians, visual artists and actors, including Julie Christie, Pattie Boyd, Marianne Faithfull, Gary Cooper, Hugh Grant, David Hockney and Pauline Boty.  He captured early images of The Beatles performing at The Cavern Club in 1963, and followed this was a series of photographs of another new band, The Rolling Stones, a year after. Ward was a contributor to The Evening Standard for four years before joining The Sunday Times in 1965, where he had a long and distinguished career until he retired thirty years later. His assignments were wide-ranging, from the Troubles in Northern Ireland to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. He was married to award-winning actress Elizabeth Seal for forty years, and passed away in 2011. His work is included in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery.

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  • Stirling Moss at the Silverstone British Grand Prix, 1958 — Limited Edition Print - Michael Ward
    Stirling Moss at the Silverstone British Grand Prix, 1958 — Limited Edition Print - Michael Ward

    Stirling Moss at the Silverstone British Grand Prix, 1958 — Limited Edition Print

    Michael Ward
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    British racing driver Sir Stirling Moss and his wife Katie Moss are photographed beside his Aston Martin DB2 at the Silverstone British Grand Prix ...

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  • The Beatles at The Cavern Club, 1963 — Limited Edition Estate Print - Michael Ward
    The Beatles at The Cavern Club, 1963 — Limited Edition Estate Print - Michael Ward

    The Beatles at The Cavern Club, 1963 — Limited Edition Estate Print

    Michael Ward
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    The Beatles are photographed performing at The Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1963. Once the center of the city's rock and roll scene, the venue regul...

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  • John Lennon and Paul McCartney at The Cavern Club, 1963 — Limited Edition Print - Michael Ward
    John Lennon and Paul McCartney at The Cavern Club, 1963 — Limited Edition Print - Michael Ward

    John Lennon and Paul McCartney at The Cavern Club, 1963 — Limited Edition Print

    Michael Ward
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    John Lennon and Paul McCartney are photographed performing at The Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1963. Once the center of the city's rock and roll sce...

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  • The Beatles in Liverpool, 1963 - Limited Edition Print
    The Beatles in Liverpool, 1963 - Limited Edition Print

    The Beatles in Liverpool, 1963 — Limited Edition Print

    Michael Ward
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    Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and John Lennon of the Beatles are photographed in Liverpool in February of 1963. Michael Ward took se...

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