"...a beautiful book that will pique the interests of Churchillians of all ages and levels of study… Whether you are just beginning your Churchillian journey or have been on it for a while, you will enjoy reading this book and will learn somthing about the Great Man you probably did not already know." — Brian Krapf, International Churchill Society

'A book that brings Churchill's long life alive; connecting the reader to his many actions and interests through a carefully curated selection of objects.' — Allen Packwood, Director of Churchill Archives Centre

One of the most recognisable public figures of the twentieth century, Sir Winston Churchill has been the subject of countless works of fiction and non-fiction alike. Winston Churchill in 100 Objects elevates this portrayal to another level entirely.

The one hundred objects featured in this book chart the long and storied life of Winston Churchill, accompanied by fascinating descriptions and captivating photographs. Readers are taken back to Churchill’s infancy (with his baby rattle and his christening robe); to his life as a young boy (with his tin soldiers and a school report); to his time as a young man in military service (with his Oxfordshire Hussars service uniform); right through to his many years in public office (with letters from presidents and generals; his chair in the Churchill War Rooms cabinet room; and, of course, his iconic bowler hat).

Compiled by experienced archivists and Churchill experts Phil Reed and Anthony Richards, this unique collection shows the personal and professional sides of Churchill in a new and fascinating light. It is a compelling, educational and revelatory book that is truly one-of-a-kind.

• Cover
• Halftitle
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Introduction
• The Objects
  • 1 Lock of Churchill’s Hair
  • 2 Churchill’s Toy Soldiers
  • 3 Hand Cast of Jennie Churchill
  • 4 Churchill’s Christening Robe
  • 5 Harrow School Punishment Book
  • 6 Empire Theatre Programme, 1894
  • 7 Oxfordshire Hussars Uniform
  • 8 Webley Wilkinson M1892 Revolver
  • 9 Elizabeth Everest’s Grave
  • 10 Churchill’s Sudan Campaign Medal
  • 11 Boer ‘Wanted’ Poster, December 1899
  • 12 London to Ladysmith via Pretoria, 1900
  • 13 Butterfly House, Chartwell
  • 14 General Election Poster, October 1900
  • 15 Letter from Major Pond, 2 November 1900
  • 16 Why I Am A Free Trader, April 1903
  • 17 Lord Randolph Churchill Biography, 1906
  • 18 The Temple of Diana, Blenheim Palace
  • 19 St Margaret’s Church, Westminster
  • 20 Suffragette Pepper Holders
  • 21 Astrakhan Coat
  • 22 HMS Enchantress
  • 23 Punch Cartoon, 1913
  • 24 First Lord of the Admiralty’s Telephone
  • 25 Colt .45-inch Automatic Pistol
  • 26 Churchill’s Collapsible Easel
  • 27 Dardanelles Report, March 1917
  • 28 Ministry of Munitions Identity Pass
  • 29 Beauvais Agreement, April 1918
  • 30 Bust at Mishkenot Sha’ananim, Jerusalem
  • 31 Red Cross Aid to Russia Fund Poster
  • 32 Proclamation of Martial Law in Dublin, 1916
  • 33 Agal (Headrope) Worn by T. E. Lawrence
  • 34 Chartwell
  • 35 Churchill’s Budget Box
  • 36 The British Gazette, 5 May 1926
  • 37 The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, 24 October 1929
  • 38 Lindemann Telegram, 30 December 1931
  • 39 Gandhi’s Glasses
  • 40 Poster for the Film Shoulder Arms
  • 41 Churchill’s Standing Desk
  • 42 The Yellow Spot, 1936
  • 43 Bust of the Duke of Windsor, by Clara Haas
  • 44 A Typical Lunch Bill
  • 45 La Mamounia Hotel, Marrakesh
  • 46 Door to No. 10 Downing Street
  • 47 Churchill’s Nightshirt
  • 48 Map Room Clock, Cabinet War Rooms
  • 49 British Restaurant Meal Ticket
  • 50 Mrs Landemare’s Recipe Book
  • 51 Siren Suit
  • 52 Dr Seuss Cartoon, 1 October 1941
  • 53 Tennis Trophies Won by Frederick Lindemann
  • 54 ‘Never was so much owed . . .’ Poster
  • 55 Air Raid Siren, Cabinet War Rooms
  • 56 A22 (Churchill) Infantry Tank
  • 57 Map Room, Cabinet War Rooms
  • 58 Ship of State Poem
  • 59 Enigma Machine
  • 60 Churchill’s Chair, Cabinet War Rooms
  • 61 Doodles by Field Marshal Alan Brooke
  • 62 Portrait Photograph by Yousuf Karsh, 1941
  • 63 Rota the Lion
  • 64 SIGSALY
  • 65 Avenue Winston Churchill Street Sign
  • 66 Poster for the Film Henry V (1944)
  • 67 Bowker Hat
  • 68 General Montgomery’s ‘Short Snorter’
  • 69 The Sword of Stalingrad
  • 70 Churchill Toby Jugs
  • 71 Portrait by Douglas Chandor, 1946
  • 72 Tehran Conference Commemorative Scarf
  • 73 Bottle of Pol Roger Champagne
  • 74 HMS Belfast
  • 75 Churchill’s Cigars
  • 76 The Freedom Portrait by Frank Salisbury, 1944
  • 77 Allies Sculpture by Lawrence Holofcener
  • 78 VE-Day Microphone
  • 79 Douglas C-54 Skymaster EW999
  • 80 Churchill’s Potsdam Conference Map
  • 81 1945 General Election Poster
  • 82 Order of Leopold
  • 83 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury
  • 84 History of the Second World War, 1948-53
  • 85 Horse-Racing Colours
  • 86 Festival of Britain Programme, 1951
  • 87 Conservative Election Poster, October 1951
  • 88 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Memorabilia
  • 89 Churchill’s Standard as Knight of the Garter
  • 90 Life Magazine, 2 November 1953
  • 91 Graham Sutherland Portrait Study, 1954
  • 92 Amplivox Hearing Aid
  • 93 Churchill’s Walking Stick
  • 94 Honorary Citizen of the USA Miniature Book
  • 95 Sculpture of Churchill’s Hand by Oscar Nemon
  • 96 Letter from President Eisenhower, May 1958
  • 97 Coffin Flag
  • 98 ‘Battle of Britain’ Class Locomotive 34051
  • 99 Churchill Stamps, 1965
  • 100 Parliament Square Statue, 1973
• Acknowledgements
• Further Reading