Churchill 2015 - 50th Anniversary events and activity
http://www.wcmt.org.uk/about-us/churchill-2015-50th-anniversary-events-and-activity
Churchill 2015 is a unique international celebration of the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, fifty years after his death.
Churchill-related activity will take place around the world to commemorate his achievements, to highlight his vibrant existing legacy, to promote a range of educational opportunities and to bring his life and work to new audiences.
To mark our 50th anniversary, we are planning to award a record number of 150 Travelling Fellowships, which brings the total awarded since 1965 to over 5000.
There will be many exciting events for Fellows and the public to celebrate his life and legacy. Keep checking back to this page for more information as it is confirmed.
Chartwell
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell/visitor-information/article-1355868299920/
Death of a Hero at Chartwell
Join us at Chartwell for this year's winter exhibition 'Death of a Hero' marking the 50th anniversary of the passing of statesman and wartime leader, Sir Winston Churchill.
Death of a Hero visiting details
Death of a Hero includes a number of never-before-seen-items from personal family mementoes to commemorative gifts. Split into five themes, the exhibition at Chartwell offers you a unique insight into the passing of one the most-loved statesmen in history.
Churchill's Passing
Looking at the last moments of his life and the fateful day itself, the cabinet reflects a man still very much active in politics and seemingly reluctant to retire. Documents also demonstrate the plans and systems that were already in place several years before Churchill passed away. The last ever photo taken of Churchill also offers a humbling and personal view of the great man.
The Aftermath
The case discusses the international reaction following Churchill's passing with items like the flag that flew over Washington the day it was announced and the Resolution of Sorrow from the US Senate. Newspapers from the day also offer an insight into the reaction of the media and that of the world beyond with regards to the death of the wartime leader and to the days preceding his funeral.
The Funeral
The State Funeral took place on 30 January, after 3 days Lying in State. The cabinet reflects the day itself, from the order of service to sketches of the funeral. The painting, Westward to Bladon, by Wilfred Morden, completed the year after the funeral depicts the barge Havengore carrying the coffin along the Thames with the iconic lowering of the cranes in the background. Also on display are the spurs gifted by Lady Churchill as a thank you to the Duke of Norfolk who, as Earl Marshal organised the State Funeral.
His Legacy
The cabinet features Churchill’s his accolades and accomplishments that we remember him for, featuring his work as a painter, writer, orator and politician. Look out for the Remington noiseless typewriter, which Churchill had for his secretaries to use so he could dictate without any distraction. Another touching item is the photograph taken on V.E. Day where Churchill stands humbled on the balcony of Buckingham Palace alongside the Royal Family where he was greeted with rapturous applause. The photograph is signed by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) and her sister Princess Margaret.
Remembering Him
Following the ceremony there were countless iconographic items and commemorative objects created in memory of Churchill. From the 1965 commemorative crown coin, the tobacco pipe, plates, vases and even commemorative biscuit tin on display in the case, everyone could have a piece of memorabilia in their homes. The first of the new plastic £5 notes to be made for 2016, depicting the famous Karsh photo portrait of Churchill, demonstrates the devotion, admiration and respect we still hold for Churchill and will for future generations.
We are proud at Chartwell to showcase footage of the State Funeral at the Death of a Hero exhibition so you too can share in the memories that millions made that day. So humbled was Lady Churchill, his grieving widow, on the day the world mourned that she remarked to her daughter afterwards 'It wasn't a funeral - it was a triumph'.
Family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill
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Winston Churchill the politician
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell/history/article-1355864417801/
Introduction
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874- 1965) was the dominant figure in British 20th century politics. In his political life he experienced the extremes of admiration and hostility, cooperation and opposition, approval and mistrust. Despite this often turbulent and uncertain background, his vision, self confidence and conviction, allied to tireless industry and inspiring oratory, made him a distinguished statesman and a national hero.
Background
The Churchill family have been prominent in politics for almost 150 years. Winston's father, Lord Randolph Churchill, was a notable and controversial Conservative MP and minister in the late 19th Century. Winston's own son Randolph and two of his grandsons - Winston Churchill (1940 - 2010) and Nicholas Soames followed him into parliament, as did two sons-in-law, Duncan Sandys and Christopher Soames.
Winston Churchill's political record is unequalled. He entered parliament as the member for Oldham in 1900, and sat in the House of Commons for 62 of the next 64 years, resigning his seat at the age of 89 in July 1964. From 1899, when, aged 24, he was the loser in a by-election at Oldham, he was an election candidate 21 times, and was elected on 16 occasions
As a constituency MP, representing areas as diverse as Epping and Dundee, Churchill was popular and deeply respected. Churchill and his wife took a close interest in local matters and visited his constituency when national and official commitments allowed. Tellingly, however, although Churchill held many government posts, party ties were never as restricting and compelling to Churchill as they were for most of his contemporaries in politics. He switched party twice - Conservative to Liberal in 1904, and back to Conservative from 1924. He was arguably at his best in the coalitions in the two World Wars.
Political convictions and allegiances
The political convictions by which Churchill was driven in his triumphs as well as his misjudgements were always clearly stated and unshakeable. He was a true patriot, always relentlessly pursuing what he saw as the national interest and the common good. This was displayed in his passionate defence of democracy, his support of the monarchy and the British Empire, and his early protection of Free Trade and, later, of the vital importance of Anglo American ties.
Churchill's main political triumphs
Churchill's main achievements in politics were wide-ranging and lasting. In the early 20th century in particular he shone as a humane and forward thinking reformer. He strove to improve through legislation - which he either introduced or initiated - the lives of the working classes, such as the miners and shop workers; to this end he led the way towards a minimum wage, unemployment insurance, widows' pensions and improved criteria for the custody, treatment and rehabilitation of offenders.
In the 1930s, he campaigned when out of office for awareness of the threat of fascism and for rearmament to meet it, pressing as always the perceived interests of the nation against those of his party.
His politically astute and defiant leadership of the nation in the Second World War was vital for victory, and after 1945 he was prominent in alerting the world to the dangers of encroaching Communist domination. In both these areas, Churchill's fostering of the special relationship with the USA was decisive
Churchill the statesman-politician excelled in the 1950s when the USSR and the USA saw each other as threats, and he strove to bring the two sides together.
Conclusion
Nationally and internationally Winston Churchill was the outstanding politician and statesman of the 20th century. All his life he had a deep reverence for the House of Commons, where he sat for 62 years as a beacon for parliamentary democracy. He was a naturally dominant politician, imaginative and bold, original and exciting. Churchill's persuasive and charismatic oratorical skill is internationally admired. Today he is seen across the world as a great man whose personal qualities and achievements still make him the symbol of the national fighting spirit.
Churchill's speeches
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell/history/article-1355864397570/
Churchill's triumphs during the Second World War
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell/history/article-1355864405270/
THE HOME OF HIS LIFE AND LEGACY
https://www.churchillcentral.com
The Art of Diplomacy: Winston Churchill and the Pursuit of Painting
https://www.churchillcentral.com/events/the-art-of-diplomacy-winston-churchill-and-the-pursuit-of-painting
PARTNERS
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Here you’ll find a selection of key resources that will help you learn more about Churchill and the time – and the world – in which he lived.
https://www.churchillcentral.com/education
The Havengore honours Sir Winston Churchill
http://www.havengore.com
On Friday 30 January 2015 a very important event will take place on the River Thames: The Havengore will retrace events of 50 years ago, when she carried the coffin of Sir Winston Churchill on his last journey by water from Tower Pier to Festival Pier. The date was 30 January 1965, and the event was televised live to a worldwide audience estimated at 350 million.
As part of the 50th anniversary commemorations, the event on board Havengore will culminate in a short service and wreath laying in the waters of the River Thames opposite the Palace of Westminster.
Update – 20 Jan - If you would like to be a part of this event, City Cruises and Thames Clippers have tickets available – click the links for more information.
Update – 15 Jan – Please see map of Commemorative River Service here
Winston Churchill Commemoration on Thames
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Commemorate Sir Winston Churchill on our boat as we take part in a procession to remember his funeral.
On 30th January 1965 dockers dipped their river cranes in honour of the late premier as his cortege passed on the historic River Thames. Now, cranes gone, Tower Bridge will rise in commemoration in 2015.
The Havengore will retrace events of 50 years ago, when she carried the coffin of Churchill on his last journey by water from Tower Pier to Festival Pier. The event will culminate in a short service and wreath laying in the waters of the River Thames opposite the Palace of Westminster.
Our boat has been invited to follow Havengore at a respectful distance; we will serve a special Afternoon Tea in our heated saloon with large windows; from its open upper deck passengers will be able to see a panoramic view of the river and this special event.
Those wishing to make a contribution in Churchill's honour may do so via the charity Winston's Wish, to which City Cruises will be donating five pounds for each ticket sold.
Churchill himself was of course famous for enjoying life - so we think you should enjoy afternoon tea. To get it right we will serve scones, jam and a generous dollop of cream, along with a selection of finger sandwiches and mini pastries. When it comes to refreshing your throat, be assured that we serve lots of great tea! In fact an almost endless supply if that's what takes your fancy.
The Wedding Day …………the 12 th Sept.
………Winston&Clemmie Churchill,1908………..
Collection of photographs of Winston Churchill's wedding
12th Sept.1908.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3661077
My Darling Clementine by Hugh Whitemore
http://www.kowessex.co.uk/cheddarArts/review18.php
photos
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Clementine Churchill, Baroness Spencer-Churchill
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clementine_Churchill,_Baroness_Spencer-Churchill
Churchill & His Personal Life
http://www.winstonchurchill.org/component/content/article/6-photo-gallery/539-personal-life
Churchill Funeral 3, 30th January 1965
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x87gyp_churchill-funeral-3-30th-january-19_news#.UWSB75ZvVAU
Churchill Funeral 4, 30th January 1965
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x87h13_churchill-funeral-4-30th-january-19_news
photos
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Churchill, De Gaulle and Waterloo
http://www.strangehistory.net/2012/03/15/churchill-de-gaulle-and-waterloo/
http://en.wiki2.org/wiki/Charles_de_Gaulle
photos
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Winston & Clementine Churchill on the Queen Elizabeth II coronation ceremony, 2nd june 1953.
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Elizabeth II of England / 1953 – Stock Video # 909-570-639
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Caption: Sir Winston (1874 - 1965) and Lady Clementine Churchill (1885 - 1979) travel in procession past Hyde park Corner, London, on their way to Westminster Abbey to attend the coronation of Elizabeth II, 2nd June 1953. (Photo by PNA Rota/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Archive for the ‘Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mum’ Category
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Posts Tagged ‘the British Royal Family’
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Study in Greatness
https://books.google.hr/books?id=5ZVbCNmxjkwC&pg=PA311&lpg=PA311&dq=winston+clementine+Churchill+on+the+Queen+Elizabeth+II+coronation+ceremony,2nd+june+1953.&source=bl&ots=dO3iY72Ei8&sig=aOzJ7BAjr5qywYwRBr4QYACCvsM&hl=hr&sa=X&ei=GKi-VNywD4TearLWgOgP&ved=0CEwQ6AEwCjgK#v=onepage&q=winston%20clementine%20Churchill%20on%20the%20Queen%20Elizabeth%20II%20coronation%20ceremony%2C2nd%20june%201953.&f=false
Winston& Clementine Churchill on the Queen Elizabeth II coronation ceremony, 2nd june 1953.
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