A former MP is on the hunt for a new home for his collection of five decades of Private Eye
The collection belongs to Sir Robert Atkins, the ex-Conservative MP for Preston North and, later, South Ribble, and dates back to 1969 - reports Katie Potter
The 600 plus magazines, all bound by year of publication, are taking over Sir Robert’s house. And with no interest so far, the vast collection may soon be destined for the tip.
For decades the political magazine has been known for its satirical jokes, cartoons and investigative nature, gaining many re…
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