Sir John Plumb holding a small book or award outside the Lodge. Sir John Harold Plumb (20 August 1911 – 21 October 2001), known as Jack, was a British historian, known for his books on British eighteenth century history. He authored over thirty books, but was also well known for his acerbic tongue [Encyclopaedia Britannica]. Kt. 1982; FBA 1968; historian; Fellow Christ's 1946; Master of Christ's College 1978-1982. Professor of modern history, Cambridge University 1966-74. Photograph by Ben Schwartz who photographed Margaret Thatcher amongst others. (See also cc01036)
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Sir John Plumb outside the Lodge. Photograph of Sir John Harold Plumb (20 August 1911 – 21 October 2001), known as Jack, was a British historian, known for his books on British eighteenth century history. He authored over thirty books, but was also well known for his acerbic tongue [Encyclopaedia Britannica]. Kt. 1982; FBA 1968; historian; Fellow Christ's 1946; Master of Christ's College 1978-1982. Professor of modern history, Cambridge University 1966-74.
