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Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1965

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

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Personal: Visits and Invitations: France: H - Le., Sep 1955 - Apr 1963

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/147
Scope and Contents Correspondents include: Dr Jacques Vialle on adjustments to WSC's hearing aid (6); A Larenque of the Hotel du Helder on accommodation for members of WSC's staff (11); J Broc, General Manager of the Hotel de Paris (15) on accommodation for WSC and CSC; Enid, Lady Kenmare; and Alvide Lees-Milne with a photograph of Thomas Molesworth-Bridges.Other subjects covered by the file include: arrangements for supplies of Pol Roger champagne and requests for press photographs.Also includes: bills for...
Dates: Sep 1955 - Apr 1963
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Public and Political: General: Gifts: Winston Churchill Birthday Trust., 30 Sep 1954 - 19 Jan 1959

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/431A-B
Scope and Contents Correspondents (concerning the Winston Churchill birthday trust) include: Brian Goddard, Secretary of the Winston Churchill birthday fund; Edward Martell, Chairman of the Fund (and Editor of the Recorder) (10) on subjects including a register of donors and the amounts given; Anthony Moir of Fladgate and Company (WSC's solicitor) on subjects including investments, the establishment of the Trust and the presentation to WSC (23); A L Ball, Manager of Lloyds Bank (Cox's and King's branch) (4);...
Dates: 30 Sep 1954 - 19 Jan 1959
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Aug 1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/184/59
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Nicholl, Manisty & Co., on his decision to increase the mortgage on Chartwell by £2,500 [carbon].

Dates: 10 Aug 1925
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Aug 1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/184/60
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nicholl, Manisty & Co. to WSC, on his decision to increase the mortgage on Chartwell by £2,500.

Dates: 12 Aug 1925
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 17 Jan 1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/185/1
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Lloyds Bank, on the sale of 2 Sussex Square for £10,750, asking for his overdraft to be extended by £1,600 in order to pay off expenses of furnishing Chartwell [carbon].

Dates: 17 Jan 1925
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Nov 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/159/2
Scope and Contents

Letter from [Sir Edward Marsh] to Nicholl, Manisty & Co., stating that WSC had no objection to the owner of the Butler's cottage at Chartwell having a right to the water supply of the Gardener's cottage [carbon].

Dates: 04 Nov 1922
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Jul 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/160/48-48
Scope and Contents

Inventory and valuation of WSC's silver and silver plate by Catchpole & Williams, Silversmiths, London.

Dates: 25 Jul 1922
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Mar 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/161/27
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nicholl, Manisty & Co. to WSC on rent of 2 Sussex Square.

Dates: 30 Mar 1922
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Oct 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/161/69
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nicholl, Manisty & Co. to WSC, on purchase of Chartwell, and WSC's American investments.

Dates: 06 Oct 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Oct 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/161/73
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nicholl, Manisty & Co. to WSC, on proposed mortgage of £3500 for the purchase of Chartwell, and the Duke of Marlborough's reluctance, as a Trustee, to advance more than £2500.

Dates: 12 Oct 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 13 Oct 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/161/75-79
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to The Duke of Marlborough, asking him to reconsider his decision, as a Trustee of WSC's settlement, not to allow a mortgage of more that £2,500 on the purchase of Chartwell [carbon].

Dates: 13 Oct 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 17 Oct 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/161/83-87
Scope and Contents

Letter from The Duke of Marlborough to WSC, explaining his reasons for refusing to allow WSC's Trustees to advance a mortgage of more that £2500 on the purchase of Chartwell.

Dates: 17 Oct 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Nov 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/161/92
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Nicholl, Manisty & Co. on purchase of Chartwell [carbon].

Dates: 07 Nov 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 13 Nov 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/161/93-94
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nicholl, Manisty & Co. to WSC, on successful completion of purchase of Chartwell.

Dates: 13 Nov 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Nov 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/161/95
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nicholl, Manisty & Co. to WSC, on building work at 2 Sussex Square.

Dates: 24 Nov 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Aug 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/176/18-20
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lloyds Bank to WSC, on his claim for tax relief because of maintenance and farming losses at Chartwell.

Dates: 18 Aug 1924
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 05 Sep 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/176/30
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lloyds Bank to WSC, on his claim for tax relief on repairs to Chartwell and 2 Sussex Square.

Dates: 05 Sep 1924
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 1921-1923

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/155/1-2
Scope and Contents

WSC's Pass Books for Investment Account with Cox & Co., March-Sept 1921, the books contain extensive notes by WSC on his finances, 1921-23, including details of his Childrens' Trust, his South African investments, Chartwell, estimates of his income and expenditure, and expenses and receipts for The World Crisis [2 items].

Dates: 1921-1923
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 05 Aug 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/174/30
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to Nicholl, Manisty & Co., giving Sir Howard Frank's opinion that Chartwell would command a valuation sufficient to sustain a total mortgage of £7,000 [carbon].

Dates: 05 Aug 1924
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 19 Aug 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/174/31-33
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nicholl, Manisty & Co. to WSC, on insurance of Chartwell.

Dates: 19 Aug 1924
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Sep 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/144B/161-163
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC (Colonial Office, Downing Street [London]) to W Bernau [of Cox and Company] discussing his purchase of Chartwell Manor including: his plans for rebuilding the house estimated to cost 8,000 pounds; arrangements to fund the purchase and improvements through his books; his mortgage; and a loan he would like from the bank. Signed typescript.

Dates: 23 Sep 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Mar [1885]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/13/55-56
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking for a postal order of 10 shillings, relating the success of the second run of the school play and discussing arrangements for his return (which include a maid being turned out of his room).

Dates: 20 Mar [1885]
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