Aspects of Churchill - Churchill at Chartwell
'A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted.'
Chartwell was Churchill's home from 1924 until his death in 1965, aged 90. Here our room stewards look at Chartwell before, during and after Churchill's time - and perhaps why it held such a special place in his heart.
- Richard Wilcocks explores its history as an 18th-century foundling hospital in Chartwell before Churchill.
- Gillian Wright considers the theme of Churchill's animals.
- Angela Hughes reflects on the importance of Chartwell as a restful place in Relaxing at Chartwell.
- Neville Snazel discusses preparing Chartwell for opening after Churchill's death in Making Chartwell ready for visitors.