Clive Limpkin facts for kids

Clive Limpkin (1937 – 13 May 2020) was a British photojournalist and writer. He was known for capturing important moments with his camera.

About Clive Limpkin

Clive Limpkin was born in the United Kingdom in 1937. He became a photojournalist, which means he took pictures for newspapers and magazines. In the 1960s and 1970s, he worked for big newspapers like The Sun and the Daily Mail. He also took photos for other well-known papers such as the Daily Express, The Sunday Times, and The Observer.

One of his most famous pictures shows a boy named Paddy Coyle. The boy was holding a Molotov cocktail and wearing a gas mask during a difficult time in Derry. This photo became very well-known and is still remembered today.

Later in his career, Clive Limpkin became an editor for A La Carte magazine. After that, he decided to focus more on his photography and traveling the world. Clive Limpkin passed away at his home in London on May 13, 2020. He was 82 years old.

Photo Exhibitions

Clive Limpkin's work was shown in several exhibitions. These shows allowed people to see his powerful photographs.

• The Petrol Bomber (1994)
• Picturing Derry (2013)

Awards and Recognition

Clive Limpkin received important awards for his photography. These prizes recognized his skill and bravery as a photojournalist.

• Robert Capa Gold Medal for his book The Battle of Bogside (1973). This award is given for outstanding photojournalism.
• First prize in Single General Feature Photos of World Press Photo (1976). He won for a picture titled "The photographer’s son in the garden."