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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), 28 Dec 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/399A/85
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Telegram from WSC to Dr Hartigan (Gloucester Terrace,[London]), asking if he had details of WSC's normal blood pressure. [Carbon].

Dates: 28 Dec 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Dec 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/399B/140
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Letter from WSC to Louis Levy [WSC's attorney], (New York, [United States]), with thanks for arranging sterling purchases with First National Bank, and for putting a secretary, Miss Hansen, at his disposal, stating that she had been invaluable during an exceptionally busy time when he was able to do little himself. [Carbon].

Dates: 30 Dec 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Feb 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/399B/142
Scope and Contents Letter from WSC (Hotel Biltmore, Atlanta, Georgia [United States]) to Louis Levy [WSC's attorney], on problems he was having with [the Affiliated Lecture and Concert Agency Incorporated], as three of their checks for 1,111 dollars had been refused by the bank; stating that he felt them to be honest people, but working on a perilously small margin, that he intended to take all the proceeds from future lectures until the deficit had been made good, and that if everything was paid the profits...
Dates: 23 Feb 1932
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Dec 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/399B/151
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Telegram from WSC to F A Lindemann [later 1st Lord Cherwell] (Christ Church, Oxford) on his road accident in New York [United States], asking for the impact or shock to a stationary body weighing 200 pounds hit by a motor car weighing 2500 pounds travelling at 30-35 mph, as he required the figure for a newspaper article: "think it must be impressive". [Carbon] [for reply see CHAR 1/222/20-1 ].

Dates: 24 Dec 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Apr 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/399B/201
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Letter from Dr J B Maguire (Highfield Road, Dublin [Ireland]) to WSC, acknowledging receipt of his cheque for 2l 2s in settlement of his account for medical treatment aboard the SS Majestic in January 1932.

Dates: 18 Apr 1932
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Dec 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/399B/214
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Letter from John Wheeler, General Manager, North American Newspaper Alliance (New York [United States]) to WSC, with congratulations on his article on being struck by a motor car.

Dates: 30 Dec 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 11 Feb 1933

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/403/22
Scope and Contents Letter from McKenna & Co., Solicitors, London, to Nicholl, Manisty & Co., Solicitors, London, on account from Jackson and Boyce Ltd for work at Morpeth Mansions, stating that they felt that any further meetings between Jackson & Boyce and Charles Goodwin [WSC's architect] would be "an absolute waste of time", and that although they could not agree to the matter being referred to an independent architect, they would have no objection to the matter being referred to a "Master"...
Dates: 11 Feb 1933
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Aug 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/362/28-32
Scope and Contents Letter from WSC to Randolph Churchill, news of discussions with Brigadier Eric Shearer on the Middle East campaign, also on meeting with Franklin Roosevelt, President of the United States, in [Placentia Bay], Newfoundland [Canada], where they made a deep and intimate contact of friendship, commenting of the difficulty of bringing the United States boldly and honourably into the War, also on the health of CSC, the work of Mary Churchill [later Mary Soames] as an anti-aircraft gunner, and the...
Dates: 29 Aug 1941
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Mar [1943]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/375/23
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Letter from Randolph Churchill (North Irish Horse, BNAF) to WSC, praising his broadcast of 21 March on post-war planning "technically the best speech I have ever heard...You spoke a good deal faster than usual - which was good - and your voice sounded young, eager and vigorous", also commenting on the political situation in North Africa, which had improved since Giraud had been persuaded to take a more liberal line.

Dates: 24 Mar [1943]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Dec 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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), 27 Mar 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/33-35
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Hire agreement between WSC and Sevenoaks and District Electricity Company, for two water heaters and an electric cooker, for Bailiff's Cottage, Chartwell [Kent].

Dates: 27 Mar 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open