Churchill Collection

A giant exhibition of the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill, Britain’s famous WWII Prime Minister, who visited Bletchley Park on many occasions during the War. Churchill famously said of the workers at Bletchley Park that they were 'The geese that laid the golden eggs - but never cackled'. This privately-owned collection has many rare and interesting pieces and fascinating stories that entrall visiting pupils.

The displays chronologically illustrate events and episodes in Churchill’s life. Using photographs, models, prints, artefacts, reproduction and original material, the displays help to promote a better understanding of his place in history.

A selection of Churchill’s broadcast speeches is available for students to hear. Examples of his literary works and reproductions of his paintings can be seen, and the displays span from his birth in 1874 through his schooling, military career, political life, premiership, his likes and leisure pursuits, and finally his state funeral.

A lucky student is sometimes allowed to ring the bell of The Havengore, the launch used to carry Sir Winston’s coffin up the river Thames. Students who have done some background work on his place in Britain’s history will gain much from a visit. Aspects of the collection support History, English and Geography elements of the National Curriculum.