Winston Churchill Collection

Winston Churchill making his famous V for Victory sign, 1942. A typical gesture of defiance from Britains wartime Prime Minister. (Colorised black and white print)

England, Kent, Westerham, Chartwell House, Winston Churchills Home

Leisure Moment, c1945. Creator: Unknown
Leisure Moment, c1945. British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) smoking one of his trademark cigars

Winston Churchill at home in his library in Chartwell Westerham Kent 1939

Winston Churchill building a wall at his house Chartwell near Westerham Kent. At one time he held a card in Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers c 1930

Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
5996562 Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by Guthrie, James (1874-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V)

Mr. Churchill contemplates the ruins of the House of Commons, bombed in May 1941, 1941 (1955). Incendiary bombs which fell on the nights of 10

Winston Churchill, British statesman, World War II, 1939-1945. Churchill (1874-1965), Britains wartime Prime Minister, smiling and smoking a cigar, shakes hands with a soldier

House of Commons v. House of Lords, 1925, (1945). Creator: Unknown
House of Commons v. House of Lords, 1925, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) playing in the annual polo match at the Ranelagh Club in south west London

Aboard H. M. S. Prince of Wales, 1941, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Aboard H.M.S. " Prince of Wales", August 1941, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on the deck of the battleship Prince of Wales during the Second World War

Tour of Inspection in an Arms Factory, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Tour of Inspection in an Arms Factory, 1940s, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine (1880-1977) visiting an engineering works in Bradford, Yorkshire

A hobby, c1930, (1945). Winston Churchill building a wall at his home, Chartwell. From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

Winston Churchill pictured on his way to the House of Commons. 23rd January 1964

England, Kent, Westerham, Chartwell, Home of Winston Churchill

Signing Autographs in the North Country, c1945. Creator: Unknown
Signing Autographs in the North Country, c1945. British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in the north of England

Candidate for Oldham, 1899, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Candidate for Oldham, 1899, (1945). Portrait of British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) who stood as a Conservative parliamentary candidate at the June 1899 by-election in

Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Churchill, 23 February 1940, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Churchill, 23 February 1940, (1945). Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940)

Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery on the German-held east bank of the Rhine, 25th March, 1945. After Operation Plunder, Churchill, Montgomery, and a party of U.S

Winston Churchill at the Kent Agricultural Show in Maidstone 15th July 1948

Statue of Sir Winston Churchill, Parliament Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Winston Churchill with machine gun, cigar and hat, WW2 propaganda image (b / w photo)
3093149 Winston Churchill with machine gun, cigar and hat, WW2 propaganda image (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill at The Christening of Their Grandchild Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill travelled down to Fletching, Sussex, for the christening of their grandchild, Emma Mary

Sir Winston Churchill and President Eisenhower in Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

18th century Russian orthodox icon of the Archangel Michael. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia
5306110 18th century Russian orthodox icon of the Archangel Michael. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lord Salisbury, 1881
1579802 Lord Salisbury, 1881; (add.info.: Lord Salisbury. From The Island Race, a 20th century book that covers the history of the British Isles from the pre-Roman times to the Victorian era)

The Defence of Rorke's Drift, 1875
1579987 The Defence of Rorke's Drift, 1875; (add.info.: The Defence of Rorke's Drift' by Lady Butler. From The Island Race)

David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill, 1910 (b/w photo)
1574081 David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill, 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: David Lloyd George (left) and Winston Churchill (right)

Sir Winston Churchill in 1888 (b/w photo)
2910659 Sir Winston Churchill in 1888 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sir Winston Churchill, (30 November 1874 - 24 January 1965) as a harrow schoolboy circa 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Winston Churchill hunting, 1948 (b/w photo)
1874562 Winston Churchill hunting, 1948 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century).

The Siege of Sidney Street (b/w photo)
8675713 The Siege of Sidney Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Sidney Street, January 1911)

Winston Churchill in a wheelchair, 1931 (b/w photo)
8626554 Winston Churchill in a wheelchair, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Winston Churchill attending German Army manoeuvres with Kaiser Wilhelm, 1909 (b/w photo)
1578115 Winston Churchill attending German Army manoeuvres with Kaiser Wilhelm, 1909 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); (add.info)

Police officer protecting the children of Winston Churchill and their nurse after kidnap threats made by suffragettes
8626514 Police officer protecting the children of Winston Churchill and their nurse after kidnap threats made by suffragettes, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Winston Churchill, Britain's great war leader (litho)
8673397 Winston Churchill, Britain's great war leader (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winston Churchill, Britain's great war leader)

Disraeli, 1846
1579801 Disraeli, 1846; (add.info.: Disraeli. From The Island Race, a 20th century book that covers the history of the British Isles from the pre-Roman times to the Victorian era)

Winston Churchill arriving for his wedding, 1908 (b/w photo)
8626602 Winston Churchill arriving for his wedding, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winston Churchill arriving at St Margaret's)

The conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot are hanged, drawn and quartered
1579791 The conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot are hanged, drawn and quartered; (add.info.: The conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot are hanged, drawn and quartered)

Not to be Outdone by the Royal Academy, our "Dadaists" Hold an Exhibition of Their Own (litho)
8663501 Not to be Outdone by the Royal Academy, our "Dadaists" Hold an Exhibition of Their Own (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grand members concert in the House of Commons (colour litho)
8672215 Grand members concert in the House of Commons (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1946 (oil on canvas)
AIS5345402 Portrait of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1946 (oil on canvas) by Chandor, Douglas (1897-1953); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, 1874 1965. British politician and Prime Minister of England
2638514 Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, 1874 1965. British politician and Prime Minister of England. From The History of the Great War, published c

The Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
1579984 The Battle of Trafalgar, 1805; (add.info.: The Battle of Trafalgar by Clarkson Stanfield. The painting is set about an hour after Nelson was shot)

Winston Churchill a la liberation de Lille en 1918
1761854 Winston Churchill a la liberation de Lille en 1918; (add.info.: Winston Churchill a la liberation de Lille en 1918); Photo: Tallandier.

Josef Stalin, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee and Harrys Truman at the Potsdam Conference, 1945 (b/w photo)
2626398 Josef Stalin, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee and Harrys Truman at the Potsdam Conference, 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Stalin, Churchill, Attlee)

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (b/w photo)
2625350 Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Winston Churchill during a speech in Enfield, England, 1915 (b/w photo)
1699101 Winston Churchill during a speech in Enfield, England, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century).

Winston Churchill with his wife Clementine Ogilvy Hozier during the Abbey Division Electoral Campaign
1700487 Winston Churchill with his wife Clementine Ogilvy Hozier during the Abbey Division Electoral Campaign, March 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Winston Spencer Churchill as war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Bloemfontein, 1900 (b/w photo)
528693 Winston Spencer Churchill as war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Bloemfontein, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Winston Churchill: The Indomitable Leader and Man of Many Talents" In 1942, amidst the turmoil of World War II, Winston Churchill stood tall, making his famous V for Victory sign. This iconic gesture symbolized not only his unwavering determination but also his ability to inspire hope in the hearts of millions. Chartwell House in Westerham, Kent was more than just a home for Churchill; it was a sanctuary where he found solace during leisure moments. A photograph from around 1945 captures him in this tranquil setting, surrounded by books and immersed in deep contemplation within his beloved library. Churchill's versatility extended beyond politics and leadership. He could be seen building a wall at Chartwell near Westerham, showcasing his hands-on approach to life even as Prime Minister. His dedication to both public service and personal endeavors exemplified the essence of this remarkable man. England's political landscape witnessed historic clashes between the House of Commons and the House of Lords throughout history. In 1925, an unknown photographer captured an intense moment between these two chambers - a testament to Churchill's involvement in shaping British democracy. During World War II propaganda efforts were crucial, and Churchill played his part with gusto. A black-and-white photo shows him armed with a machine gun while donning his signature hat and cigar – an image that epitomizes strength and resilience against adversity. The HMS Prince of Wales became another stage for Churchill's leadership prowess when he boarded her in 1941. This powerful vessel served as a backdrop for strategic discussions that would shape the course of history during those tumultuous times. Even amidst war-torn landscapes or on tours inspecting arms factories during the 1940s, Churchill never lost touch with people’s hearts. Signing autographs wherever he went demonstrated his genuine connection with ordinary citizens who looked up to him as their steadfast leader. Beyond politics lay one lesser-known aspect of Churchill's life - his hobbies.