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Chartwell, situated in approximately three kilometers in the South of Westerham, in Kent in England, was the residence of Winston Churchill.
Churchill, then Secretary of State for the Colonies, and his wife Clementine, acquired this house a few days after the birth of them fifth and last child Mary on September 15th, 1922. It remained the private residence of the British statesman until its death in January, 1965.
Chartwell, situé à environ trois kilomètres au sud de Westerham, dans le Kent en Angleterre, fut la résidence de Winston Churchill.
Churchill, alors Secrétaire d'État aux colonies, et son épouse Clementine, acquirent cette demeure quelques jours après la naissance de leur cinquième et dernier enfant Mary le 15 septembre 1922. Elle resta la résidence privée de l'homme d'État britannique jusqu'à son décès en janvier 1965.
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Chartwell was the principal adult home of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill and his wife Clementine bought the property, located two miles south of Westerham, Kent, England, in 1922. Extensive renovations simplifying and modernising the home were undertaken directly, completely transforming it when complete.
When it became clear to the Churchills in 1946 that they could not afford to run the property, a consortium of wealthy businessmen organised by Lord Camrose purchased the estate. The arrangement was that for payment of nominal rent both Sir Winston and Lady Churchill would have the right to live there until they both died, at which point the property would be presented to the National Trust.When Sir Winston died in 1965, Clementine decided to present Chartwell to the National Trust immediately.
This statue of Sir Winston and Lady Clementine Churchill at Chartwell was sculptured by Oscar Nemon and unveiled by the Queen Mother in November 1990. Between the two figures you can see the bridge to the island on the lake, where Churchill liked to sit.
Taken in November 2014. One of Chartwell's resident Black Swans getting ready to see me off. Obviously the pleasant Autumn morning has not abated its normal grumpiness. Perhaps it was a warning to get the colour right which I failed to do first time round so I have replaced the picture with this somewhat more satisfactory version.
Best if you press L to view in Flickr's Lightbox and F11 to remove the toolbars.
Chartwell National Trust
Bought by Sir Winston for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex, Chartwell was his home and the place from which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life. The rooms and gardens remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books, maps and personal mementoes strongly evoking the career and wide-ranging interests of this great statesman.
The beautiful terraced gardens contain the lakes Sir Winston created, the water garden where he fed his fish, Lady Churchill’s rose garden and the Golden Rose Walk, a Golden Wedding anniversary gift from their children. Many of Sir Winston’s paintings can be seen in the garden studio.
Chartwell, Westerham, Kent is a country house and was for over forty years the home of Winston Churchill. Churchill bought the property in September 1922 and lived there until shortly before his death in January 1965. In the thirties, when Churchill was excluded from political office, Chartwell became the centre of his world
Chartwell, Kent, England. Leica III Black Nickel (1934) + Voigtlander Color Skopar 50 2.5. Kodak 400 Ultramax Film © DSAM7 all rights reserved.
Chartwell was the principal adult home of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill and his wife Clementine bought the property, located two miles south of Westerham, Kent, England, in 1922. Extensive renovations simplifying and modernising the home were undertaken directly, completely transforming it when complete.
When it became clear to the Churchills in 1946 that they could not afford to run the property, a consortium of wealthy businessmen organised by Lord Camrose purchased the estate. The arrangement was that for payment of nominal rent both Sir Winston and Lady Churchill would have the right to live there until they both died, at which point the property would be presented to the National Trust. When Sir Winston died in 1965, Clementine decided to present Chartwell to the National Trust immediately.
Chartwell National Trust
Bought by Sir Winston for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex, Chartwell was his home and the place from which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life. The rooms and gardens remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books, maps and personal mementoes strongly evoking the career and wide-ranging interests of this great statesman.
The beautiful terraced gardens contain the lakes Sir Winston created, the water garden where he fed his fish, Lady Churchill’s rose garden and the Golden Rose Walk, a Golden Wedding anniversary gift from their children. Many of Sir Winston’s paintings can be seen in the garden studio.
Chartwell was the principal adult home of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill and his wife Clementine bought the property, located two miles south of Westerham, Kent, England, in 1922. Extensive renovations simplifying and modernising the home were undertaken directly, completely transforming it when complete.
When it became clear to the Churchills in 1946 that they could not afford to run the property, a consortium of wealthy businessmen organised by Lord Camrose purchased the estate. The arrangement was that for payment of nominal rent both Sir Winston and Lady Churchill would have the right to live there until they both died, at which point the property would be presented to the National Trust.[1] When Sir Winston died in 1965, Clementine decided to present Chartwell to the National Trust immediately
History
The site had been built upon at least as early as the 16th century, when the estate had been called 'Well Street'.[3] Henry VIII is reputed to have stayed in the house during his courtship of Anne Boleyn at nearby Hever Castle.[4] The original farmhouse was significantly enlarged and modified during the 19th century. It became, according to the National Trust, an example of 'Victorian architecture at its least attractive, a ponderous red-brick country mansion of tile-hung gables and poky oriel windows'.[3]
The estate derives its name from the well to the north of the house called 'Chart Well'. 'Chart' is an Old English word for rough ground.[5] The highest point of the estate is approximately 650 feet above sea level, and the house commands a spectacular view across the Weald of Kent. This view 'possessed Churchill' and was certainly an important factor in persuading him to buy a house of 'no great architectural merit'.
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Beautiful Chartwell - was sitting on the wall next to his studio looked up and captured this image, so beautiful and quite was empty...
Churchill's country house. I was having fun browsing the titles; thought others might too. The library is unfortunately not as Churchill left it; it was extensively disturbed as family members claimed books after his death. But this section seems to give an idea of the contents.
National Trust's rather simplistic assimilation of the WW2 encampment.
Found by Steve, ... www.flickr.com/photos/127489829@N06/
"Every month the local people who lived along the road approaching Chartwell were treated to a real show. A different regiment of the Canadian Army would take over the camp in the woods. They would be dropped off about 2 miles down the road and would march led by the regimental band right past our gates up to the camp. What a glorious sight and sound that was to see hundreds of young men in their regimental dress marching past. Little did we know that within a few months many of these young men would be dead on some French beach. How glad we were that while they were at Chartwell we were able to show them kindness and befriend so many away from home."
Chartwell was the principal adult home of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill and his wife Clementine bought the property, located two miles south of Westerham, Kent, England, in 1922. Extensive renovations simplifying and modernising the home were undertaken directly, completely transforming it when complete.
When it became clear to the Churchills in 1946 that they could not afford to run the property, a consortium of wealthy businessmen organized by Lord Camrose purchased the estate. The arrangement was that for payment of nominal rent both Sir Winston and Lady Churchill would have the right to live there until their deaths, when the property would be presented to the National Trust. When Sir Winston died in 1965, Clementine decided to present Chartwell to the National Trust immediately.