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The Churchill Archives Centre is a world-leading collection of 20th Century history.

“Where the modern history of Britain is open to all”


The Archives Centre began by collecting the papers of Winston Churchill and other contemporaries and has grown to become an important resource for the study of modern history from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Our collections encompass the personal papers of individuals who made and remade British domestic politics and international relations, advanced scientific knowledge, and who observed or transformed society, economics and culture. These materials record key events and trends in the history of Britain and beyond. The Centre continues to collect.

The Archives Centre has been awarded Accreditation by The National Archives and the Churchill Papers have been entered on the UNESCO International Register of the Memory of the World.

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Daughters of Yalta

Daughters of Yalta

Nov 12, 2020 6 min read

Archives researcher Catherine Katz tells the story of her study of Sarah Churchill, just one of “The Daughters of Yalta”.

Lord Boateng appointed new Chair of the Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust

Lord Boateng appointed new Chair of the Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust

Oct 11, 2020 3 min read

The Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of The Rt. Hon. Lord Boateng as its new Chair.

News from the Archives: October newsletter

News from the Archives: October newsletter

Sep 30, 2020 5 min read

Yes, we’re open again!

The Archive Centre’s part in the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage Project

The Archive Centre’s part in the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage Project

Aug 2, 2020 4 min read

Making some of our harder to access recordings available to researchers.

Mystery of the Canon’s watch solved!

Mystery of the Canon’s watch solved!

Aug 2, 2020 3 min read

The identity of the couple whose names appear on the back of Canon Noel Duckworth’s watch has now been revealed.