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

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Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1965

Found in 4519 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 14 Apr 1894

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/31
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, school news, regretting that WSC would not be visiting, and commenting on report of speech by Lord Randolph Churchill in The Times.

Dates: 14 Apr 1894
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [c 1891]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/38
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, asking WSC not to send him a birthday present, and asking him to save his money until they were at home together.

Dates: [c 1891]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [Feb 1893]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/51
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to Lady Randolph Churchill, on outbreak of scarlet fever at Harrow, Jack's birthday, and WSC's visit to Harrow.

Dates: [Feb 1893]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 05 Mar [1893]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/52
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to Lady Randolph Churchill, on WSC's typewriter and on report of speech by Lord Randolph Churchill in the Daily Graphic.

Dates: 05 Mar [1893]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Feb 1890

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/56
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Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London to WSC, thanks for letters containing news of Harrow, also commenting on the death of "poor Daisy" and sending postal order for 21s.

Dates: 24 Feb 1890
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 15 Jan 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/60
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Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London to WSC, on the need for WSC to return to Harrow a week early to prepare for the Sandhurst entrance examination, with Lord Randolph's reminiscences about his final examinations at Oxford. Also commenting on the death of the Duke of Clarence "one Of the saddest events I have ever known".

Dates: 15 Jan 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Mar 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/61
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Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London, to WSC, congratulations on WSC's success in the Harrow School Fencing competition. "I only hope fencing will not too much divert your attention from the Army Class.

Dates: 25 Mar 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Mar 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/62
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Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London to WSC, complaining about WSC's spending "I think you have got through about £10 this term. This cannot last, & if you are not more careful should you get into the army six months of it will see you in the Bankruptcy Court".

Dates: 29 Mar 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Oct 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/64
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Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, London to WSC and John S Churchill, on Lady Randolph's illness and on the death of his brother-in-law, the Duke of Roxburgh.

Dates: 25 Oct 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Nov 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/65
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Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, London to WSC, on WSC's visit to London and on Lady Randolph's illness.

Dates: 04 Nov 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Aug 1893

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/66-68
Scope and Contents Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Kissingen, to WSC, on WSC's disappointing performance in the Sandhurst entrance examination, particularly on WSC's failure to pass well enough to join an infantry regiment, and the extra expense of a commission in the cavalry. Stating that he would not allow him to remain in the Cavalry, and that as soon as possible he would arrange his transfer to an infantry regiment. "I am certain that if you cannot prevent yourself from leading the idle useless...
Dates: 09 Aug 1893
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Aug 1893

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/69
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Telegram from Lord Randolph Churchill to WSC, confirming that he had forwarded Sandhurst papers and a cheque to WSC.

Dates: 31 Aug 1893
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Feb 1894

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/71-73
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Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Le Nid, Monte Carlo, Monaco, to WSC, urging him to work hard at Sandhurst - to "keep the standard up & keep raising"...Pull yourself together & keep yourself well abreast & even ahead of those you are competing with..Keep down the smoking, keep down the drink & go to bed as early as you can" With postscript suggesting that he should substitute "father" for "papa" in future letters.

Dates: 10 Feb 1894
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 13 Oct 1908

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/35/38
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Letter from H E Cashmore (Liberal Club, Birmingham) to WSC asking him to send the design of his crest or monogram for an enamel wedding present to be presented to him by the Club. Signed typescript.

Dates: 13 Oct 1908
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Dec 1908

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/36/33
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Letter from Whitelaw Reid [United States Ambassador] (Dorchester House, Park Lane, [London]) to WSC on a copy of WSC's "My African journey" to be presented to the President [Theodore Roosevelt].

Dates: 08 Dec 1908
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Dec 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/97
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Letter from Sir Charles Mathews (Director of Public Prosecutions Department) to WSC enclosing and commenting on a memorandum relating to the charge against Hugh Franklin of assaulting WSC [see CHAR 2/46/98-100].

Dates: 03 Dec 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), [Dec 1910]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/98-100
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Memorandum by Archibald Bodkin on the means of obtaining sureties for the good behaviour of Hugh Franklin should he be convicted of assaulting WSC and then released pending an appeal. Typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/46/97.

Dates: [Dec 1910]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 05 Dec 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/101
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Complaint by WSC praying that Hugh Franklin be required to find sureties for his good behaviour towards WSC. Typescript.

Dates: 05 Dec 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 05 Dec 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/102
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Summons to Hugh Franklin to appear at the Bow Street Police Court [London] to answer the complaint of WSC that Franklin be required to find sureties for his good behaviour towards WSC. Typescript.

Dates: 05 Dec 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Nov 1910

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/103
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Letter from Hugh Franklin (Bow Street Police Station [London]) to WSC asking him to give evidence when Franklin answers the charge of having assaulted WSC.

Dates: 28 Nov 1910
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), [Dec 1910]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/46/104-107
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Depositon by WSC describing the assault on him on a train returning from a meeting in Bradford [Yorkshire] by Hugh Franklin, a supporter of women's suffrage. Mentions other disturbances in which Franklin was involved in 1910. Typescript.

Dates: [Dec 1910]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Nov 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/408/5-6
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Letter from Associated Purchasers, Sackville Street, London, W1 to WSC, on the installation of a passenger lift in his London house, quoting between 200 pounds and 350 pounds.

Dates: 02 Nov 1937
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 11 Feb 1899

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/1/6
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Cutting from Army and Navy Gazette, letter from WSC, replying to letter from "A General Officer" criticising his activities as a journalist while a serving soldier.

Dates: 11 Feb 1899
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 19 Dec 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/1/28-30
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Cuttings from North British Daily Mail, Daily News, and St James's Gazette, commenting on WSC's article "The British Officer", pub in the Pall Mall Magazine for Jan 1901.

Dates: 19 Dec 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Dec 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/1/31
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Cutting from the Nottingham Daily Express commenting on WSC's article "The British Officer", pub in the Pall Mall Magazine for Jan 1901.

Dates: 20 Dec 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open