391 kent Chartwell

Taken in April 2016. Winston Churchill and Lady Clementine still enjoying the view of the Chartwell estate. He bought the estate and house without asking her but couldn't really afford it and had to be bailed out by friends more than once. It's a most attractive setting so he might be excused, I think.

 

The National Trust have been looking after it since 1946 when they purchased it with funds donated by his friends and supporters. The Churchill's remained as tenants until he died in 1966 when his wife surrendered the lease and the house and grounds were opened to the public.

 

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Uploaded on July 31, 2016
Taken on April 28, 2016