Canadian British Collection

John Gordon, editor Sunday Express with Tom Blackburn, chairman Beaverbrook Newspapers, and Peggy Murray, secretary - September 1967

Sir Winston Churchill and Lord Beaverbrook at London airport - August 1958

NEWCASTLE, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Lord Beaverbrook childhood at Harkins Academy 1893. Back row second from left (youngest looking)

Lord Beaverbrook and Sir Winston Churchill leave a black tie event, 29th May 1958

Lord Beaverbrook, former owner of the Daily Express Newspaper pictured in July 1958

Lord Beaverbrook unveils his nameplate on a Southern Railway train, BR 34054 / SR No
Lord Beaverbrook unveils his nameplate on a Southern Railway train, BR 34054/SR No. 21C154 - September 1947. The train was built in Brighton and withdrawn from service in September 1964

Sir Winston Churchill with Lord Beaverbrook leaving official dinner - June 1958

Sir Max Aitken with his father Lord Beaverbrook - September 1962

Anthony Eden and his wife at the memorial service for Lord Beaverbrook, St Pauls Cathedral, London, June 24th 1964

Lord Beaverbrook, former owner of Express Newspapers. Circa 1935

Lord Beaverbrook cuts a cake of a house at Newcastle, New Brunswick where he spent his childhood as two girls dressed as Express Crusaders stand by

Max Aitken (L) and Lord Beaverbrook. Circa 1945

Lord Beaverbrook and his son Max Aitken at Heathrow Airport, London - 18th February 1963

Lord Beaverbrook at the Manchester office of the Daily Express - 10th November 1941

Lord Beaverbrook, former owner of the Daily Express, celebrating his 83rd birthday at Cherkley Court, Leatherhead, Surrey - May 1962

Lord Beverbrook visiting Winston Churchill, July 1962

Beverly Baxter, Lord Beaverbrook and Karl Ketchum working on the Daily Express during the General Strike, May 1926 - London

Lord Beaverbrook addresses a north Norfolk election meeting in February 1931

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"Canadian British: A Legacy of Influence and Friendship" In the realm of media and politics, the names John Gordon, Tom Blackburn, Lord Beaverbrook, and Sir Winston Churchill stand as pillars history. These remarkable individuals left an indelible mark on both nations, forging a bond that transcended borders. Captured in timeless photographs are moments that reflect their camaraderie and shared endeavors. From editor John Gordon collaborating with chairman Tom Blackburn at the Sunday Express to Lord Beaverbrook's close association with Sir Winston Churchill - these images depict a friendship rooted in mutual respect and admiration. Black-tie events became platforms for their alliance to shine. On that memorable evening of May 29th, 1958, Lord Beaverbrook and Sir Winston Churchill departed from one such gathering - exuding elegance and charisma. Their presence commanded attention as they navigated through corridors of power. But beyond formal affairs lay genuine connections nurtured over time. In September 1962, we witness a heartwarming scene between father and son as Sir Max Aitken shares a tender moment with his beloved father Lord Beaverbrook. This snapshot encapsulates not only familial love but also the passing down of values that shaped generations. The airport served as another backdrop for significant encounters between these influential figures. In August 1958 at London Airport, we catch sight of Sir Winston Churchill engaged in conversation with Lord Beaverbrook - undoubtedly discussing matters crucial to both countries' interests. Yet amidst triumphs were moments tinged with sorrow. At the memorial service for Lord Beaverbrook, Anthony Eden stood alongside his wife paying tribute to this titan who had forever altered the landscape of journalism through his ownership of Express Newspapers. Lord Beaverbrook's legacy extended far beyond boardrooms or political circles; it was deeply intertwined with Canada itself. From cutting cakes symbolizing cherished childhood memories spent in Newcastle, New Brunswick to attending Harkins Academy in 1893.