Sally Theakson

Object

Photograph

Production date

1992

Object number

1993.140

Physical Description

This is a black and white photograph of Sally Theakson, the Chaplain at St John's Parish Church in Hackney. She was a leading figure in the fight to have women ordained into the Church of England. Until 1992, women were not allowed to become priests. The controversial legislation was passed by the Church of England's governing parliament seventeen years after it was first debated, though only by a margin of two votes.

This photograph was taken as part of a series showing women at work in Hackney.

Associated Person

Theakson, Sally
Sarah Ainslie (Photographer)

Material

Paper

Dimension

height (Whole): 280mm
depth (whole): 187mm