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PATRICK PROCKTOR and FRIENDS 1960s LONDON

London, England 22nd April 1969. Patrick Procktor artist his opening night private view at the Redfern Gallery Cork Street, London.  (L-R) Loudon Sainthill artist, David Leonard dance book publisher and lady friend. Unknown woman on sofa sitting next to Ossie Clark. On floor Peter Hinwood, Gervase Griffiths.<br />
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Ossie Clark with scarf, sitting on the floor are Peter Hinwood, and Gervase Griffiths. (See page 131 of "Patrick Procktor Self-Portrait".) <br />
Peter Hinwood an actor appeared as the well-oiled, muscular and mostly mute creation Rocky Horror in the 1975 cult classic,The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He went onto become an antique dealer. <br />
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Gervase Griffiths, after a serious car accident in 1977 Gervase returned to Johannesburg South Africa, where his father had been a prominent left wing publisher. "He felt he had to cut himself adrift  from life in London and that he wouldn't go back." ) "Patrick Procktor Self-Portrait" ) He worked in the insurance industry, and died in 1980 (in a swimming accident?)<br />
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Ossie Clark was stabbed to death in his council flat in 1996 by his lover  Diego Cogolato, who served just a six year prison sentence. <br />
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Loudon Sainthill artist, stage and costume designer. (With hands folded left of image, died 1969.)<br />
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Richard Buckle ballet critic half in doorway. <br />
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David Leonard in double breasted blazer Dance publisher with woman friend.<br />
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If you recognize the women next to Ossie  would you email me please. Thanks.
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Patrick Procktor 1960s Redfern Gallery Cork Street London.
London, England 22nd April 1969. Patrick Procktor artist his opening night private view at the Redfern Gallery Cork Street, London. (L-R) Loudon Sainthill artist, David Leonard dance book publisher and lady friend. Unknown woman on sofa sitting next to Ossie Clark. On floor Peter Hinwood, Gervase Griffiths.

Ossie Clark with scarf, sitting on the floor are Peter Hinwood, and Gervase Griffiths. (See page 131 of "Patrick Procktor Self-Portrait".)
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Source: Homer Sykes
Date: 1 Jan 1969
Location: London Greater London UK
Credit: Homer Sykes
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