Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1965
Found in 4519 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 08 May 1884 - 20 Jun 1884
School report for WSC from St George's School, Ascot [Berkshire] giving his place in his form, the number of times he was late and comments from his teachers on his progress in various subjects. Includes a comment that WSC "has no ambition - if he were really to exert himself he might yet be 1st at the end.".
(Untitled), 16 Sep 1884 - 19 Dec 1884
School report for WSC from his school at 29 & 30 Brunswick Road [Hove, Sussex] giving his marks and form positions for various subjects and comments from Miss C Thomson on his improvement .
(Untitled), 20 Jan 1885 - 02 Apr 1885
School report for WSC from his school at 29 & 30 Brunswick Road [Hove, Sussex] giving his marks and form positions for various subjects and comments from [Miss C Thomson] on his satisfactory progress .
(Untitled), 22 Apr 1885 - 28 Jul 1885
School report for WSC from his school at 29 & 30 Brunswick Road [Hove, Sussex] giving his marks and form positions for various subjects and comments from [Miss C Thomson] on his "very marked" progress and her hopes that he will do well .
(Untitled), 1890s
School report for [WSC or John S Churchill] from Harrow school giving his marks and form positions for various subjects and commenting on his work.
(Untitled), 1890s
School report for [WSC or John S Churchill] from Harrow school giving his marks and form positions for various subjects and commenting on his work.
(Untitled), 1890s
School report for [WSC or John S Churchill] from Harrow school giving his marks and form positions for various subjects and commenting on his work.
(Untitled), 1890s
School report for [WSC or John S Churchill] from Harrow school giving his marks and form positions for various subjects and commenting on his work.
(Untitled), 23 Dec 1885
(Untitled), 02 Jan 1886
Letter from Marie [Duchess of Edinburgh] (Eastwell [Kent]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which she discusses possible dates for Lady Randolph and WSC to visit Eastwell and comments on a rumour that Lord Randolph [Churchill] would like to rent Eastwell and on the impression that he made on the Kentish people.
(Untitled), 05 Jan 1886
Letter from Marie [Duchess of Edinburgh] (Eastwell [Kent]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which she expresses pleasure that Lady Randolph and WSC will visit Eastwell, commenting that she hopes that Lord Randolph Churchill will come too, that they may play the piano together and that [Prince Alfred of Edinburgh] is looking forward to seeing WSC.
(Untitled), [1915]
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](General Headquarters, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to WSC discussing financial affairs and holdings of stocks and shares.
(Untitled), 31 Jan 1916
(Untitled), 07 Dec [1915]
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Dardanelles) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the problems posed by cold weather which has led to men in the trenches dying of exposure; relief that WSC has left the Government; financial difficulties; the unpopularity of [General Sir] Ian [Hamilton]. Annotated by Lady Randolph Churchill "Keep money part private".
(Untitled), 11 Jun 1918
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Headquarters, 5th Army, British Expeditionary Force, France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that WSC has given him a full account of her wedding [to Montagu Porch]; describes a visit to Paris and anticipates victory with the arrival of American troops; reports that he has been awarded the Companion of the Distinguished Service Order and comments that John [G Churchill] has settled down at school.
(Untitled), 24 Nov 1915
Letter from WSC ([France]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he likes the soldiers he is working with and that he does not regret [resigning as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and leaving the government]. Pencil, includes envelope.
(Untitled), 01 Dec 1915
Letter from WSC ([France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for money, discusses his relationship with the Grenadiers, conditions [on the Western Front], the return of "K" [Lord Kitchener] and his opinion of the Government. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 08 Dec 1915
Letter from WSC (General Headquarters, British Army in the Field [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his time with the army as "pleasant & peaceful", reports that he has inspected trenches at Nieuwpoort and Ostende [Belgium] and visited the battlefield at Carency [France] and that he is relieved that he is not associated with the present actions of the Government. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 07 Jan 1916 [07 Jan 1916]
(Untitled), 23 Jan 1916 [23 Feb 1916]
Letter from WSC (6th Royal Scots Fusiliers in the Field [France]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is looking forward to returning home and discusses the effect of the cold weather on fighting in the trenches. Envelope present. Note that although the letter is dated 23 January 1916, context suggests it is 23 February 1916.
(Untitled), 04 Apr 1916
Letter from WSC (6th Royal Scots Fusiliers in the Field [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses his decision to return from France, says that he enjoys being in the trenches and intends to speak to Arthur Balfour. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 14 Aug 1916
Letter from WSC (41 Cromwell Road) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses arrangements to see her and financial affairs. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [1919]
Financial calculations in the hand of WSC detailing payments from Lady Randolph Churchill to Montagu Porch.
(Untitled), 04 Jun 1920
Letter from Diana [Churchill, later Diana Bailey and Diana Sandys] (2 Sussex Square [London]) to "Grannie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks her for a box of chocolates, reports that she is to attend the Trooping of the Colour with WSC, that Sarah [Churchill, later Sarah Oliver, Sarah Beauchamp and Sarah, Lady Audley] is better and that Randolph [Churchill] has gone to school. Signed manuscript.
(Untitled), 25 Jun 1921 - 27 Jun 1921
Letter from "M" [Montagu Porch] (8 Cyprian's House, Coomassie, The Gold Coast [later Ghana]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses relief at a telegram from WSC on her improved health; says that he intends to ensure that she receives the best care; reports on his successful business interests associated with a railway and encloses a map of its location [see CHAR 28/133/6]; discusses financial affairs and promises that he will never be angry with her. Envelope present.