Royal Navy
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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Cuttings, 1910-05-05 - 1912-02-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW I Press 19
Scope and Contents
Cartoons and photos of WSC as Home Secretary, on Clause Four, electoral reform, crime; articles of WSC’s speeches on reform of House of Lords, Aliens Act, Navy, Home Rule.
Dates:
1910-05-05 - 1912-02-17
Conditions Governing Access:
Available as digital surrogates only, to protect the fragile original.
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Speeches: speech notes., 22 Oct 1945 - 26 Apr 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/17A-G
Scope and Contents
Speech notes for WSC's speech (8 March 1948, House of Commons) on navy estimates including: the absence of enemies at sea; the importance of the navy to sustaining the British empire; criticism of the Labour government's secrecy about their naval policy and naval estimates; previous mistakes in naval policy; the scrapping of ships; and his experiences as First Lord of the Admiralty. Source material includes: notes from Elizabeth Gilliatt [Secretary to WSC] and "N S" ["Jo" Sturdee, later Lady...
Dates:
22 Oct 1945 - 26 Apr 1948
Conditions Governing Access:
Open