London's first paparazzo

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

From Bardot and Belfast riots to waterskiing Prince Charles... and Sammy the dog: Amazing archive of 'London's first paparazzo'

Ray Bellisario's work spanned the 1950s to 70s and features the likes of Christine Keeler and Donald Campbell, as well as candid shots of the Royals. While many of the 20,000 transparencies on sale are of the House of Windsor, the photographer was so loathed by them that Prince Philip suggested sending him to the Tower. Above, Prince Charles waterskiing at Windsor in 1970.