Tam donates iconic suit to Lincolnshire museum
Former UK deputy chief medical officer Sir Jonathan Van-Tam has donated his signature pinstripe suit and a Boston United tie to the Boston Guildhall Museum. The items, which became iconic during his televised Covid-19 pandemic briefings, will be featured in an exhibition about famous local figures.
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The donation preserves contemporary history and cultural artifacts from a significant period of the global pandemic.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Holly Phillips East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire PA Media Sir Jonathan Van-Tam has donated his iconic pinstripe suit and much-loved Boston United tie to Boston Guildhall Museum Sir Jonathan Van-Tam has donated his signature Covid-19 briefing suit to a museum in his home town.
England's former deputy chief medical officer rose to national prominence during daily pandemic briefings where he frequently used football analogies.
Sir Jonathan, from Boston, Lincolnshire, is also renowned for his pinstripe suits and loyalty to Boston United, often wearing the club's tie on television appearances.
When handing over the memorabilia to Boston Guildhall Museum, he reflected on visiting the museum as a child and said the donation "marked a part of my own life and that of my hometown".
Sir Jonathan also donated a tie worn during the press conferences, as well as one of his Boston United ties.
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