Photographs of David Blunkett as a councillor for Southey Green Ward and, from 1980, as Leader of Sheffield Council, including press photographs published in the Morning Telegraph and the Sheffield Star. Includes photographs of Blunkett: graduating, 1972; campaigning in local elections, 1970s; with his guide dogs, Ruby and Ted; guide dog training with Teddy [1978]; taking part in the Sheffield marathon, c1984; taking a ride in a hot air balloon, [1980s]; addressing the opening session of the 1985 Labour Party Local Government Conference, February 1985; and meeting the Queen, 1986. Also includes a small number of family photographs of Blunkett with his sons.