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News Picture - Honorable mention

August 19, 1977

A memorial service in Christ Church, Cockfosters (North London) for Elvis Presley, who died on 16 August 1977.

August 19, 1977

A memorial service in Christ Church, Cockfosters (North London) for Elvis Presley, who died on 16 August 1977.

August 19, 1977

A memorial service in Christ Church, Cockfosters (North London) for Elvis Presley, who died on 16 August 1977.

August 19, 1977

A memorial service in Christ Church, Cockfosters (North London) for Elvis Presley, who died on 16 August 1977.

August 19, 1977

A memorial service in Christ Church, Cockfosters (North London) for Elvis Presley, who died on 16 August 1977.

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John Downing

Daily Express

1978 Photo Contest - News Picture - Honorable mention
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John Downing

Daily Express

19 August, 1977

A memorial service in Christ Church, Cockfosters (North London) for Elvis Presley, who died on 16 August 1977.

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