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Chartwell Manor

 Organization

Found in 435 Collections and/or Records:

 File

Sketch by the architect Philip Tilden of his plans for the staircase tower and garden door at Chartwell [Kent], 1923-03

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW V 2/4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes: individual items given to Churchill, including papers relating to the 1st Duke of Marlborough [see also GBR/0014/WCHL 11]; family memorabilia; articles by Churchill; accounts; items relating to Churchill's funeral.

Dates: 1923-03
Conditions Governing Access: Digital copies are available, to protect the fragile original
 Fonds

The Papers of Katharine Broome

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KBRM
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook and later memoir from Mrs Broome's time with the Churchills.

Dates: 1954 - 2019-08
Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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(Untitled), 17 Oct 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/192
Scope and Contents

Note from Mary Shearburn [Secretary to WSC, later Mary Thompson] to WSC, on a leak in the roof at Chartwell [Kent] which could be repaired with sail cloth and tar, stating that to obtain the sail cloth it was necessary to obtain a Priority Order from the Ministry of Supply [annotated by WSC with a note to the Private Office, asking them to arrange this "if it is not improper"].

Dates: 17 Oct 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Jun 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/195
Scope and Contents

Letter from Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC] to the Telephone Manager, Tunbridge Wells Area [Kent], requesting an extension from the Westerham 93 switchboard to the office at Chartwell, and confirming that the extension from Westerham 81 in the Cottage bedroom [at Chartwell] was to be left as at present to maintain communication with the Manor Office. [Carbon].

Dates: 06 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 23 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/198
Scope and Contents

Letter from Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC] to the Telephone Manager, Tunbridge Wells Area [Kent], asking if it would be possible to move the Westerham 93 switchboard from the Cottage [at Chartwell] to Chartwell Manor, where it could be connected when WSC re-occupied the house in 2-3 months time, also asking if it would be possible to install separate telephones in the Cottage, and Stable Cottage. [Carbon].

Dates: 23 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Feb 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/205
Scope and Contents

Letter from Grace Hamblin [Private Secretary to CSC] to Ben Smith [Brasted, Kent], on two copper beech trees at Chartwell, which obstructed the light at the front of the house, which CSC wished to have removed, asking if he would be interested in buying them. [Carbon].

Dates: 09 Feb 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 29 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/206
Scope and Contents

Letter from [Grace Hamblin, Private Secretary to CSC] to Kent War Agricultural Executive Committee, asking if it would be possible to use German prisoners-of-war to remove barbed wire from the Chartwell estate [Kent]. [Carbon].

Dates: 29 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 28 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/207
Scope and Contents

Note from Grace Hamblin [Private Secretary to CSC] to CSC, on the possibility of using German prisoners-of-war to clear barbed wire from the Chartwell estate [Kent], also on the possibility of employing a second gardener, and on the removal of two copper beech trees from in front of the house.

Dates: 28 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Feb 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/208
Scope and Contents

Letter from Ben Smith (Brasted, Kent), to Grace Hamblin [Private Secretary to CSC], reporting on the condition of two copper beech trees at Chartwell, offering 7 pounds for them, and suggesting that CSC could easily dispose of a good quantity of trees on the estate, particularly in the wood bordering Puddledock Lane, earning a considerable sum of money, and helping the National Effort.

Dates: 14 Feb 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Dec 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/3
Scope and Contents

Letter from Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC] to Philip Allen, [Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of Home Security], sending WSC's cheque for 8l 12s for an Anderson Shelter delivered to Chartwell [Kent]. [Carbon].

Dates: 22 Dec 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Dec 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/4
Scope and Contents

Letter from Philip Allen [Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of Home Security] to Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC], on the cost of Anderson Shelter delivered to Chartwell [Kent], 8l 12s.

Dates: 20 Dec 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Dec 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/5
Scope and Contents

Letter from Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC] to Philip Allen [Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of Home Security], sending thanks for arranging for an Anderson Shelter to be supplied to Chartwell [Kent], asking for details of cost. [Carbon].

Dates: 07 Dec 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Dec 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/6
Scope and Contents

Letter from Philip Allen [Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of Home Security] to Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC], confirming that a second Anderson Shelter had been sent to Chartwell [Kent].

Dates: 02 Dec 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 19 Sep 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/8
Scope and Contents

Letter from Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC] to Philip Allen [Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of Home Security, thanks for arranging for an Anderson Shelter to be supplied to Chartwell [Kent], sending WSC's cheque for 11l 15s. [Carbon].

Dates: 19 Sep 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Sep 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/9
Scope and Contents

Letter from Philip Allen [Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of Home Security], to Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC], confirming that an Anderson Shelter big enough to accommodate 10 people had been despatched to Chartwell [Kent], at a cost of 11l 15s.

Dates: 04 Sep 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Aug 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/10
Scope and Contents

Letter from Mary Shearburn [Secretary to WSC, later Mary Thompson] to Philip Allen [Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of Home Security], requesting an Anderson Shelter to fit 10 people to be delivered to Chartwell [Kent]. [Carbon].

Dates: 31 Aug 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Aug 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/11
Scope and Contents

Note from Mary Shearburn [Secretary to WSC, later Mary Thompson] to WSC, confirming that although construction of Anderson Shelters had ceased, there were a few available, at 10 pounds for a six seater, and 15 pounds for one accommodating up to 10 people [annotated by WSC, asking her to buy a large shelter for Chartwell, Kent].

Dates: 30 Aug 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Aug 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/12
Scope and Contents

Minute by WSC, asking if any Anderson Shelters were available for sale, as he wished to obtain one for Chartwell [Kent], which was in a "rather marked area" [initialled and dated by WSC].

Dates: 29 Aug 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Aug 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/13
Scope and Contents

Note from Mary Shearburn [Secretary to WSC, later Mary Thompson] to WSC, on air raid precautions at Chartwell [Kent], noting that there were adequate shelters for the staff and the cottages, that for anyone sleeping in the "big house" there was a cellar which would make a splendid shelter, leading out of the day nursery, and that if an Anderson Shelter were required for CSC when staying in the new cottage, a good place for it would be opposite the door to the muniment room.

Dates: 28 Aug 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 26 Aug 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/14
Scope and Contents

Note from Mary Shearburn [Secretary to WSC, later Mary Thompson] to Eric Seal [Principal Private Secretary to WSC], on WSC's request for an Anderson Shelter for Chartwell [Kent], with reply by John Peck [Assistant Private Secretary to WSC] that no-one in the Private Office knew about the matter and asking if one had been ordered from the local authorities.

Dates: 26 Aug 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Oct 1944

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/15
Scope and Contents

Letter from [Kathleen Hill, Secretary to WSC] to the Local Food Office, Sevenoaks [Kent], applying for a permit for sugar for feeding the bees at Chartwell. [Carbon].

Dates: 31 Oct 1944
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Jun 1943

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/16
Scope and Contents

Note from Kathleen Hill [Secretary to WSC] to WSC, confirming that A E Hill [Gardener, Chartwell, Kent] had received a full ration of sugar for the bees at Chartwell.

Dates: 02 Jun 1943
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 05 May 1943

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/17
Scope and Contents

Minute from WSC to the Private Office, on the ration of sugar for the bees at Chartwell [Kent].

Dates: 05 May 1943
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 03 May 1943

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/18
Scope and Contents

Minute from Leslie Rowan [Private Secretary to WSC] to WSC, on the ration of sugar for the bees at Chartwell [Kent].

Dates: 03 May 1943
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [Apr] [1943]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/19
Scope and Contents

Note by A E Hill, Head Gardener, Chartwell [Kent], on the ration of sugar for the bees at Chartwell.

Dates: [Apr] [1943]
Conditions Governing Access: Open

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