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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 561 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 28 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/207
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Note from Grace Hamblin [Private Secretary to CSC] to CSC, on the possibility of using German prisoners-of-war to clear barbed wire from the Chartwell estate [Kent], also on the possibility of employing a second gardener, and on the removal of two copper beech trees from in front of the house.

Dates: 28 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Feb 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/208
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Letter from Ben Smith (Brasted, Kent), to Grace Hamblin [Private Secretary to CSC], reporting on the condition of two copper beech trees at Chartwell, offering 7 pounds for them, and suggesting that CSC could easily dispose of a good quantity of trees on the estate, particularly in the wood bordering Puddledock Lane, earning a considerable sum of money, and helping the National Effort.

Dates: 14 Feb 1945
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), [Apr] [1943]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/19
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Note by A E Hill, Head Gardener, Chartwell [Kent], on the ration of sugar for the bees at Chartwell.

Dates: [Apr] [1943]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Oct 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/24
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Letter from the Private Secretary to CSC [Grace Hamblin] to Benham and Sons Limited, sending CSC's cheque for 9l 15s 6d, for the maintenance of boilers at Chartwell [Kent], commenting that it was unsatisfactory that no set charge had been made for the annual inspection. [Carbon].

Dates: 08 Oct 1941
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 19 Sep 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/25
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Note by [? C G] Jackson, Chartwell [Kent] on the account from Benham and Sons Limited for boiler cleaning, which he felt was rather high, suggesting that they charge a flat rate for cleaning all boilers once a year.

Dates: 19 Sep 1941
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Sep 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/26
Scope and Contents

Note from Grace Hamblin [Private Secretary to CSC] to [? C G] Jackson, Chartwell [Kent], on the account from Benham and Sons Limited for boiler cleaning.

Dates: 16 Sep 1941
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Nov 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/27-28
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Account from Benham and Sons Limited, London, 16l 7s for boiler cleaning at Chartwell [Kent].

Dates: 28 Nov 1939
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Jul 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/29
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Letter from the Private Secretary to CSC [Grace Hamblin] to Benham and Sons Limited, London, asking them to carry out maintenance on the boilers at Chartwell [Kent]. [Carbon].

Dates: 29 Jul 1941
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Jul 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/30
Scope and Contents

Letter from Benham and Sons Limited, London, to the Private Secretary to CSC [Grace Hamblin], giving notification that maintenance was due on boilers at Chartwell [Kent].

Dates: 07 Jul 1941
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 15 Dec 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/394/31
Scope and Contents

Letter from the Private Secretary to CSC [Grace Hamblin] to Benham and Sons Limited, with thanks for their report on the condition of the boilers at Chartwell [Kent]. [Carbon].

Dates: 15 Dec 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open