Timeline

1904

Born in London.

1927

Became regular photographer for Vogue Magazine.

1931

Shot for the British edition of Vogue Magazine.

1972

He was Knighted.

1974

Suffered a stroke that would leave him permanently paralysed on the right side of his body.

1980

Died at Reddish House, his home in Broad Chalke in Wiltshire, at the age of 76.