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

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1965

Found in 823 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 12 Mar 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/30
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Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds Bank] to WSC informing him that he has paid cheques into his account; discussing the amount of premiums on WSC's life assurance policy; and enclosing an application form for the National Mutual Life Assurance Society. Unsigned carbon.

Dates: 12 Mar 1930
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Mar 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/32-33
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Letter from WSC (Chartwell, Westerham, Kent] to W Bernau of Lloyds Bank discussing his desire to take another life assurance policy to "cover the risks of my dying before I have completed the various important literary tasks upon which I am engaged" and the effect of this on his income tax allowance. Signed typescript.

Dates: 08 Mar 1930
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Nov 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/34-35
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Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds Bank] to WSC on WSC's finances including: the bank's agreement to an extension of WSC's overdraft with various conditions about its reduction; WSC's application for a life assurance policy from the Commercial Union Assurance Company; and the rate of interest on the loan. Carbon signed with initials.

Dates: 18 Nov 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Nov 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/36-38
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Letter from WSC (62, Onslow Gardens [London]) to W Bernau of Lloyds Bank marked "confidential" detailing payments he expects from writing articles and from his estate and proposing reductions of his overdraft; and discussing his shares and arrangements to increase securities held by the bank. Signed typescript.

Dates: 16 Nov 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Jul 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/39-40
Scope and Contents Copy of a paper by W Bernau [of Lloyds bank] recording an interview with WSC on WSC's finances including: WSC's difficulties in reducing his loan; a summary of WSC's loans (totalling 11700 pounds) and securities (totalling 14400 pounds); WSC's literary contracts; Bernau's opinion that WSC is living within his means and his decision to extend WSC's overdraft to 9,000 and his recommendation that WSC should not be asked to re-mortgage Chartwell; and the possibility that WSC may need a separate...
Dates: 01 Jul 1930
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [1930]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/41-43
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Manuscript calculations [in the hand of W Bernau of Lloyds bank] relating to [WSC's] finances.

Dates: [1930]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Jul 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/49
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Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC informing him that the bank will renew his two loans of 2,000 each for another 12 months. Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Dates: 30 Jul 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [1931]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/50
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Notes [in the hand of W Bernau of Lloyds bank] on WSC's finances. Unsigned manuscript.

Dates: [1931]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Jul 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/50A
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Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC informing him that the Bank agree that he may overdraw up to 6,500 pounds until the end of the year provided that he submits a proposal to reduce the amount before 31 March 1932. Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Dates: 28 Jul 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 13 Aug 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/51-52
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Copy of an insurance policy from the Excess Insurance Company Limited for WSC for a premium of 500 pounds to cover the possibility of WSC having to cancel a lecture tour in the United States for which he is to be paid 50,000 dollars. Carbon typescript.

Dates: 13 Aug 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Aug 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/63
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Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC marked 'private and confidential' discussing Randolph Churchill's finances and expressing concern at his overdraft. He notes that WSC does not want any of Randolph's cheques to be returned but asks "what are we to do if he does not keep his eye on funds". Manuscript.

Dates: 12 Aug 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Oct 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/73
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Draft of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC discussing Randolph Churchill's finances and his failure to adhere to an agreement with the bank regarding his overdraft. Unsigned manuscript.

Dates: 08 Oct 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Oct 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/74
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Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC informing him that [Randolph Churchill's] account is overdrawn beyond the limit permitted by the bank and informing him that allowance of 100 pounds will be credited to him. Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Dates: 16 Oct 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Oct 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/75
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Letter from WSC (Chartwell, Westerham, Kent]) to W Bernau [of Lloyds bank] promising to speak to Randolph Churchill, instructing Bernau to pay Randolph's allowance and commenting that Randolph's income is increasing. Signed typescript.

Dates: 18 Oct 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Nov 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/76
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Letter from WSC (Chartwell, Westerham, Kent] to W Bernau [of Lloyds bank] on Randolph Churchill's finances including measures to reduce his overdraft and his life assurance policy. Signed typescript.

Dates: 29 Nov 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Nov 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/77
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Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC informing him that the bank will allow his overdraft of 6,500 pounds to continue until the 31 March 1932 and that [Randolph Churchill's] account has been credited with 100 pounds and discussing arrangements to meet for lunch. Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Dates: 27 Nov 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Feb [1895]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152A/37-39
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Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, Aldershot [Surrey]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] on subjects including: his arrival at Aldershot and a dinner as a guest of the mess on the first night which put him at ease; the "terribly severe business" of the riding school and the pain he is suffering; details of his daily routine, responsibilities and his servant; and news that he has been gazetted and will receive 120 pounds per year pay. Signed manuscript. Typed transcript at CHAR 28/152A/40-45.

Dates: 21 Feb [1895]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), c 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152A/40-45
Scope and Contents Transcript of a letter from WSC (4th Hussars, Aldershot [Surrey]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] on subjects including: his arrival at Aldershot and a dinner as a guest of the mess on the first night which put him at ease; the "terribly severe business" of the riding school and the pain he is suffering; details of his daily routine, responsibilities and his servant; and news that he has been gazetted and will receive 120 pounds per year pay. Typed. 2 copies. Original letter at CHAR...
Dates: c 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Feb [1895]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152A/46-47
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Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, East Cavalry Barracks, Aldershot [Surrey]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] on subjects including: thanks for his letter; details of his commission and rate of pay; comments on his work which he finds interesting except for the drill; a route march which he was allowed to accompany; arrangements to purchase a picture of Count [Charles] Kinsky for a sovereign; and advice on beginning letters. Signed manuscript. Typed transcript at CHAR 28/152A/48-51.

Dates: 27 Feb [1895]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), c 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152A/48-51
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Transcript of a letter from WSC (4th Hussars, East Cavalry Barracks, Aldershot [Surrey]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] on subjects including: thanks for his letter; details of his commission and rate of pay; comments on his work which he finds interesting except for the drill; a route march which he was allowed to accompany; arrangements to purchase a picture of Count [Charles] Kinsky for a sovereign; and advice on beginning letters. Typed. Original letter at CHAR 28/152A/46-47.

Dates: c 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Jan 1898

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152B/144
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Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, India) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he discusses financial affairs and a loan which "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] needs and asks Jack to share the burden of the repayment of interest. Signed manuscript.

Dates: 30 Jan 1898
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Feb 1898

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152B/145-146
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Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, India) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he discusses his financial worries and a future polo tournament at Meerut and recommends that Jack reads a letter he wrote to "Reggie" [Sir Reginald Barnes]. Signed manuscript. Envelope present.

Dates: 16 Feb 1898
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Jul 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152B/189-195
Scope and Contents Letter from WSC (35 A, Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] including: news that [Sir Ernest] Cassel would like Jack to return; the marriage of "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] to George Cornwallis West, about which he comments "the whole of the Churchill family from Sunny [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough] downwards was drawn in a solid phalanx and their approval ratified the business"; discussion of financial affairs; his decision to contest Oldham [Lancashire]...
Dates: 31 Jul 1900
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 26 Aug 1906

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152B/202
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Letter from WSC (Villa Cassel, Moerel, Valais, Switzerland) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he expresses regret that he sold shares at the wrong time; reports that he won 260 pounds in the Deauville [France] casino; discusses his travel plans and the constitution of Transvaal [South Africa]; and reports that he has been corresponding with King [Edward VII] and has put "everything on a much better footing in that quarter". Signed manuscript.

Dates: 26 Aug 1906
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Sep [1906]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/152B/203
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Letter from WSC (Vienna [Austria]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] marked "secret" discussing his financial affairs and enclosing two bills which he asks Jack to take care of, explaining that he does not wish to pay them but does not want them to take legal proceedings against him. Signed manuscript.

Dates: 14 Sep [1906]
Conditions Governing Access: Open