Royal Navy
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Found in 1921 Collections and/or Records:
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Official: Admiralty: Correspondence., 01 Nov 1911 - 31 Dec 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 23 October 1911 to 24 May 1915.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including the Prime Minister, public and foreign figures on subjects including naval strategy and engagements, armament production, merchant shipping, and more general political considerations. It...
Dates:
01 Nov 1911 - 31 Dec 1911
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: correspondence., 05 Sep 1939 - 23 Sep 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 19/1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 3 September 1939 to 10 May 1940 when he became Prime Minister.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, public and foreign figures including Edward, Duke of Windsor [earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and Edward VIII], and WSC's...
Dates:
05 Sep 1939 - 23 Sep 1939
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: correspondence., Jan 1913 - Apr 1940
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 19/5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 3 September 1939 to 10 May 1940 when he became Prime Minister.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, public and foreign figures including Edward, Duke of Windsor [earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and Edward VIII], and WSC's...
Dates:
Jan 1913 - Apr 1940
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: Correspondence (found in Cabinet Office)., 01 Jan 1911 - 26 Mar 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/43
Scope and Contents
WSC's correspondence as First Lord of the Admiralty, with Admiral of the Fleet 1st Lord Fisher, Admiral Sir Reginald Custance, Sir Edward Grey, Field Marshal 1st Lord Kitchener, Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty and Admiral Lord Charles Beresford.
Dates:
01 Jan 1911 - 26 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: First Lord's minutes. [printed]., 04 Sep 1939 - 31 Dec 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 19/3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 3 September 1939 to 10 May 1940 when he became Prime Minister.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, public and foreign figures including Edward, Duke of Windsor [earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and Edward VIII], and WSC's...
Dates:
04 Sep 1939 - 31 Dec 1939
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: First Lord's minutes. [printed]., 01 Jan 1940 - 03 May 1940
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 19/6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 3 September 1939 to 10 May 1940 when he became Prime Minister.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, public and foreign figures including Edward, Duke of Windsor [earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and Edward VIII], and WSC's...
Dates:
01 Jan 1940 - 03 May 1940
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: Secret and Personal correspondence., 1939 - 1947
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 19/2A-C
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 3 September 1939 to 10 May 1940 when he became Prime Minister.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, public and foreign figures including Edward, Duke of Windsor [earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and Edward VIII], and WSC's...
Dates:
1939 - 1947
Conditions Governing Access:
Open.
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Official: Admiralty: Telegrams., 01 Aug 1914 - 31 Dec 1914
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/38
Scope and Contents
Telegrams mainly cover the African and Indian stations, particularly the hunt for the [German cruiser] Konigsberg.
Dates:
01 Aug 1914 - 31 Dec 1914
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: Telegrams., 01 Oct 1914 - 31 Dec 1914
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/39
Scope and Contents
File consists mainly of telegrams on the Battle of Coronel [Chile], and on activities in the Mediterranean, Egypt and the East Indies.
Dates:
01 Oct 1914 - 31 Dec 1914
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: Telegrams., 01 Oct 1914 - 01 Nov 1914
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/40
Scope and Contents
Telegrams on France, Belgium and the North Sea.
Dates:
01 Oct 1914 - 01 Nov 1914
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: Telegrams., 23 Jul 1914 - 26 Dec 1914
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/41
Scope and Contents
The telegrams are mainly on the North Sea and Western Front.
Dates:
23 Jul 1914 - 26 Dec 1914
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: Telegrams., 01 Nov 1914 - 01 Dec 1914
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/42
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 23 October 1911 to 24 May 1915.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including the Prime Minister, public and foreign figures on subjects including naval strategy and engagements, armament production, merchant shipping, and more general political considerations. It...
Dates:
01 Nov 1914 - 01 Dec 1914
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty Telegrams:., 01 Jan 1915 - 29 May 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/71
Scope and Contents
Australia, China, East Indies and Cameroons [typescript copies].
Dates:
01 Jan 1915 - 29 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: Telegrams - Cape., 01 Jan 1915 - 29 May 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/69
Scope and Contents
[typescript copies].
Dates:
01 Jan 1915 - 29 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Admiralty: Telegrams - Mid-Atlantic [typescript copies]., 01 Jan 1915 - 29 May 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/68
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 23 October 1911 to 24 May 1915.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including the Prime Minister, public and foreign figures on subjects including naval strategy and engagements, armament production, merchant shipping, and more general political considerations. It...
Dates:
01 Jan 1915 - 29 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Official: Admiralty: Telegrams - North America and West Indies [typescript copies]., 01 Jan 1915 - 29 May 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/70
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 23 October 1911 to 24 May 1915.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including the Prime Minister, public and foreign figures on subjects including naval strategy and engagements, armament production, merchant shipping, and more general political considerations. It...
Dates:
01 Jan 1915 - 29 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Official: Admiralty: War Cabinet papers by WSC., Sep 1939 - Dec 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 19/4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 3 September 1939 to 10 May 1940 when he became Prime Minister.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, public and foreign figures including Edward, Duke of Windsor [earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and Edward VIII], and WSC's...
Dates:
Sep 1939 - Dec 1939
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Official: Admiralty: War Cabinet papers by WSC., Jan 1940 - May 1940
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 19/8
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Admiralty papers contain correspondence, minutes, and War Cabinet papers created or accumulated as a result of WSC's activities as First Lord of the Admiralty, a position held from 3 September 1939 to 10 May 1940 when he became Prime Minister.The material contains correspondence with senior Admiralty figures, politicians including Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, public and foreign figures including Edward, Duke of Windsor [earlier Edward, Prince of Wales and Edward VIII], and WSC's...
Dates:
Jan 1940 - May 1940
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Official: Board of Trade: Maritime Affairs: prints., 08 Apr 1909 - 07 Sep 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 11/32
Scope and Contents
Includes: a draft of the Bill to Prohibit Gambling or Loss by Maritime Perils; a memorandum by WSC on the German Naval Programme; an annotated draft of the instructions for British delegates to the International Conference on Maritime Law, with a draft of the Maritime Conventions, revised according to the Government's hoped-for amendments.
Dates:
08 Apr 1909 - 07 Sep 1909
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Board of Trade: Naval Conference Committee: notes and papers., 26 Oct 1908 - 03 Nov 1908
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 11/7
Scope and Contents
Naval Conference Committee Further Report on the following subjects: contraband; blockades; destruction of prizes; unneutral service; conversion of merchantmen into warships; transfer of merchantmen to neutral flags; enemy property.
Dates:
26 Oct 1908 - 03 Nov 1908
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Official: Cabinet: China (Military Details) Committee., 25 Feb 1927 - 09 Mar 1927
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/181
Scope and Contents
Includes: minutes of statements made by: Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, Secretary of State for War; WSC, Chancellor of the Exchequer; [1st Lord] Birkenhead [earlier F E Smith] Secretary of State for India; Leo Amery, Secretary of State for the Dominions; William Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty; and Sir Samuel Hoare [later Lord Templewood] Secretary of State for Air on military issues including transportation of artillery shells, and the defence of Shanghai and British property.
Dates:
25 Feb 1927 - 09 Mar 1927
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: Committee on the Geddes Report on Fighting Services., 12 Jan 1922 - 21 Feb 1922
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/16
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: 10th Lord Scarbrough [former Director-General Territorial and Volunteer Forces] on rumours of cuts in the Territorial Army; Sir Roger Keyes [Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty]; 1st Lord Beatty; Sir Eric Geddes [Chairman of the Committee on National Expenditure] denying that leaks to the press had come from him and criticizing WSC's attitude to his report (2); Sir Evan Jones [Coalition MP for Pembrokeshire, Wales] on the results of...
Dates:
12 Jan 1922 - 21 Feb 1922
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Official: Cabinet: Conclusions 48 - 58., 29 Oct 1928 - 19 Dec 1928
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/213
Scope and Contents
Includes minutes of Cabinet meetings recording decisions on various subjects including: the illness of King George V and speeches by the King; reparations and Allied debts; foreign affairs including China, the Persian Gulf, the Soviet Union, Iraq and Germany; measures to combat unemployment including emigration; rating reforms; Indian contributions to the home effective charges of the British army; issues in the Irish Free State [later Ireland]; relations with the United States; the naval...
Dates:
29 Oct 1928 - 19 Dec 1928
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: Correspondence., 03 Jan 1908 - 22 Dec 1908
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 21/1
Scope and Contents
Correspondents comprise: David Lloyd George [Chancellor of the Exchequer] on his and WSC's opposition to the naval building programme and the determination of Reginald McKenna [First Lord of the Admiralty] to build Dreadnoughts (3); Sir George Murray [Permanent Secretary to the Treasury] on naval estimates; John Bradbury on Budget estimates and the National Debt; the Motor Union on a petition to Herbert Asquith [later Lord Oxford and Asquith] on car taxation; Lord Crewe [earlier Lord...
Dates:
03 Jan 1908 - 22 Dec 1908
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: correspondence., 13 Feb 1911 - 01 Nov 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 21/25
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: David Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on subjects including unemployment insurance, foreign policy and the likelihood of war with Germany (4); Sir Charles Ottley (Secretary of the Committee of Imperial Defence) on military forces in Ireland; Lord Crewe [earlier Lord Houghton, also Robert Milnes] on discussion of naval estimates; Oliver Locker-Lampson; Sydney Buxton [President of the Board of Trade] on dealings with Portugal; and Sir Edward Grey [Foreign...
Dates:
13 Feb 1911 - 01 Nov 1911
Conditions Governing Access:
Open