Chartwell, Home Of Winston Churchill, Kent

Chartwell is a country house near the town of Westerham, Kent in South East England. For over forty years it was the home of Winston Churchill. He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there until shortly before his death in January 1965. In the 1930s, when Churchill was excluded from political office, Chartwell became the centre of his world. At his dining table, he gathered those who could assist his campaign against German re-armament and the British government's response of appeasement; in his study, he composed speeches and wrote books; in his garden, he built walls, constructed lakes and painted. During the Second World War Chartwell was largely unused, the Churchills returning after he lost the 1945 election. In 1953, when again Prime Minister, the house became Churchill's refuge when he suffered a devastating stroke. In October 1964, he left for the last time, dying at his London home, 28, Hyde Park Gate, on 24 January 1965.
The origins of the estate reach back to the 14th century; in 1382 the property, then called Well-street, was sold by William-at-Well. It passed through various owners and in 1836 was auctioned, as a substantial, brick-built manor. In 1848, it was purchased by John Campbell Colquhoun, whose grandson sold it to Churchill. The Campbell Colquhouns greatly enlarged the house and the advertisement for its sale at the time of Churchill's purchase described it as an "imposing" mansion. Between 1922 and 1924, it was largely rebuilt and extended by the society architect Philip Tilden. From the garden front, the house has extensive views over the Weald of Kent, "the most beautiful and charming" Churchill had ever seen, and the determining factor in his decision to buy the house.
In 1946, when financial constraints forced Churchill to again consider selling Chartwell, it was acquired by the National Trust with funds raised by a consortium of Churchill's friends led by Lord Camrose, on condition that the Churchills retain a life-tenancy. After Churchill's death, Lady Churchill surrendered her lease on the house and it was opened to the public by the Trust in 1966. A Grade I listed building, for its historical significance rather than its architectural merit, Chartwell has become among the Trust's most popular properties; some 232,000 people visited the house in 2016, the fiftieth anniversary of its opening.
Intro Music:-
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[@richardbrunt7180]

Richard Brunt, Cape Town S. Africa.
My Daughter and I visited Chartwell in July 2018. Being a huge supporter of his ideals and as well as a collector of Sir Winston Churchills books, I was overcome with the grandeur and beauty of the homestead and its gardens. Well done to the National Trust , may Chartwell continue to be such a popular venue for visitors. I will certainly plan a further visit when next in the U.K.

[@simongleaden2864]

I visited Chartwell a few years ago on a beautiful sunny Spring day. It's a great house - not a stately home, but a large country house. I'd recommend a visit for sure. 2:55 - that dining room is one of the loveliest rooms I've ever been in. It must be a wonderful place to have your meals.

[@trevorkeyes512]

a lovely house .I enjoyed looking around

[@Gunrunner4532]

I love this video. Very tasteful.

[@ChipperVideos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wernerheisenberg44]

Thank you for this lovely and soulful film. You made me put Chartwell on top of my "places-to-visit-list" in England. Regards from Germany.

[@pmay222]

i have always lived within 15 miles of it.... rode past it for the first time today oct 2022 age 56......

[@sjgreene785]

❤

[@HistoryRocksMuse]

Can someone tell me the music that accompanies this video? Debussy? I'm having a hard time finding it. Thank you, wonderful video. Cheers from the USA.

[@ChipperVideos]

Erik Satie: Gymnopedie No 1 freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Gymnopedie_No_1

[@HistoryRocksMuse]

@@ChipperVideos thanks very much! I'd heard it before, but couldn't track it down.

[@MarlboroughBlenheim1]

I can imagine him smoking the cigar

[@butzbach1]

And what is the music piece? Common but can’t remember the name. Lovely

[@ChipperVideos]

Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No.1

[@meztlidelarosa7335]

Te amamos Dalai Lama.
De:Eldita Nikita.

[@olivemorrison3115]

Who built Chartwell And When ?

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

Olive Morrison: My mum, during her lunch break.

[@moaningpheromones]

@@heli-crewhgs5285 That would take quite a few lunch breaks to complete. Or one very long one.

[@gulnaragulnara4240]

На фоне нашего президента невероятно скромно, конечно.