Tuesday marks a year to the day since the death of one of the most controversial and divisive figures in British politics - Margaret Thatcher.
The former Conservative prime minister passed away at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke in the Ritz Hotel suite she had lived in since December 2012.
Reaction to her death was polarised with some lauding her as a archetypal Tory leader while others revelled at the passing of someone who oversaw the dismantling of Britain's core industry's.
Her funeral was attended by her political protégées with Chancellor George Osborne publicly shedding a tear.
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Meanwhile, in mining towns, parts of the country still left bereft of the mining industry, some burned effigies and openly celebrated her death.
An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a 'coffin' is burnt
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An effigy of Baroness Thatcher hangs near the Goldthorpe Union Jack Memorial club as local residents celebrate her death on the day of her funeral at St Paul's Cathedral. (credit:PA)
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An effigy of Baroness Thatcher hangs near the Goldthorpe Union Jack Memorial club as local residents celebrate her death on the day of her funeral at St Paul's Cathedral. (credit:PA)
An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a 'coffin' is burnt together with a sofa and wood as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatc(03 of36)
An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a 'coffin' is burnt together with a sofa and wood as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images
An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a 'coffin' is burnt together with a sofa and wood as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatc(04 of36)
An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a 'coffin' is burnt together with a sofa and wood as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images
An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a 'coffin' is burnt together with a sofa and wood as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatc(05 of36)
An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a 'coffin' is burnt together with a sofa and wood as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images
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Protesters gather and march in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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Protesters gather and march in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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Protesters gather and march in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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Protesters gather and march in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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Protesters gather and march in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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A coffin and effigy of Margaret Thatcher passes along the High Street in Goldthorpe near Barnsley on the day of her funeral. (credit:PA)
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Protester in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire spit on a coffin containing an effigy of Margaret Thatcher while it is prepared to be set alight after a protest march. (credit:PA)
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Protesters in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire prepare to set fire to a coffin containing an effigy of Margaret Thatcher after a protest march. (credit:PA)
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An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher is placed in a 'coffin' as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A procession passes through the streets of Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013, as people gather to celebrate the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (C) is placed in a 'coffin' as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher is placed in a 'coffin' as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher hangs from a roof as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A man wearing a mask depicting former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher arrives on a horse drawn cart carrying an effigy of Margaret Thatcher in a 'coffin' as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (C) is placed in a 'coffin' as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An effigy of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (C) is placed in a 'coffin' as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An effigy (C) of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher hangs from a roof as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An effigy (C) of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher hangs from a roof as people gather to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An effigy (L) of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher hangs from a roof as people gather for a 'party' to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A man dressed as a coal miner drinks a pint of beer during a 'party' to celebrate the death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Signs showing the closure of the job centre in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire as people marched to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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Protesters gather and march in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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Protesters gather and march in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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A man dressed as a coal miner holds up a pint of beer during a 'party' to celebrate the death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in Goldthorpe, northen England, on April 17, 2013. The funeral of Margaret Thatcher took place on April 17, with Queen Elizabeth II leading mourners from around the world in bidding farewell to one of Britain's most influential and divisive prime ministers. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Heather Hopwood, Landlady of The Rusty Dudely outside her pub in Goldthorpe as people celebrated the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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Signs showing the closure of the job centre in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire as people marched to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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Heather Hopwood, Landlady of The Rusty Dudely outside her pub in Goldthorpe as people celebrated the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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An effigy of Baroness Thatcher hangs near the Goldthorpe Union Jack Memorial club as local residents celebrate her death on the day of her funeral at St Paul's Cathedral. (credit:PA)
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Protesters gather and march in Goldthorpe, Yorkshire to celebrate the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. (credit:PA)
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An effigy of Baroness Thatcher hangs near the Goldthorpe Union Jack Memorial club as local residents celebrate her death on the day of her funeral at St Paul's Cathedral. (credit:PA)
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A horse drawn hearse carrying an effigy and a coffin pass Goldthorpe Union Jack Memorial club as local residents celebrate her death on the day of her funeral at St Paul's Cathedral. (credit:PA)
Since then we have learned further details about her time as Prime Minister.
Archive documents released in the last year give an insight into prank tapes, her role in Nelson Mandela's release, her remarkably positive view (in hindsight) of Jimmy Savile and even how she achieved her trademark haircut and her uneasy relationship with feminism.
And also, as a polar example of how a political figure has been treated in death we had the funeral of Tony Benn, who was given the same honour as Thatcher when his body was allowed to rest in Westminster chapel on the night before his funeral.