Churchill College

The Churchill College archive contains material from and about every aspect of life at Churchill College, including administrative, student life, photographic and some artefacts. Highlights here include video from long-running series held by the College, and Oral History interviews from various people associated with the College.

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Title (A-Z) Title (Z-A) Year (ascending) Year (descending) Reference Code (A-Z) Reference Code (Z-A)
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Miniature of "The role of Churchill in modern society"
"The role of Churchill in modern society"
Reference Code:
CCAC/122/5/9/3
Date:
2005 (creation)
Description:
Material relating to a seminar held at Churchill on the future of the Industrial Advisers Panel including copies of correspondence from the Master, Sir John Boyd; copies of presentations given and 2 audio cassettes.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Audio recording of opening ceremony
Audio recording of opening ceremony
Reference Code:
CCAR/902/5
Date:
1973-04 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of "The political beliefs of R A Butler"
"The political beliefs of R A Butler"
Reference Code:
CCAR/911/9
Date:
2002-12-09 (creation)
Description:
Press release about a public lecture given by Patrick Higgins in the Wolfson Theatre at Churchill College and an audio copy of the lecture.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Witness seminar on Freedom of Information
Witness seminar on Freedom of Information
Reference Code:
CCAR/911/10/2
Date:
2006-11-24 (creation)
Description:
Audio recording (sessions 1-4 unedited).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of "The other special relationship: Anglo-Canadian relations from the Churchill Era to the present day"
"The other special relationship: Anglo-Canadian relations from the Churchill Era to the present day"
Reference Code:
CCAR/911/14
Date:
2008-10-21 (creation)
Description:
Audio recording of proceedings.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of "Churchill: What the Papers Say: An exhibition"
"Churchill: What the Papers Say: An exhibition"
Reference Code:
CCAR/911/25
Date:
1996-1997 (creation)
Description:
Correspondence and papers about the May 1997 exhibition of the Churchill Papers at the John Rylands University Library, Manchester. Includes sponsorship from Henry Cooke plc; insurance and transport; commemorative volume with publicity material; press coverage; visitors' book and letters of congratulation; text of speech by the Lady Soames; loan agreements.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Churchill Colloquium: Proceedings
Churchill Colloquium: Proceedings
Reference Code:
CCAR/911/33/1
Date:
1994-03 (creation)
Description:
Typescript copies of papers presented plus speeches by Martin Gilbert and the Lady Soames. Also includes audiotapes of proceedings.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of CD recording of speeches at luncheon on occasion of the Opening of Churchill College, by the Master and the Visitor, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
CD recording of speeches at luncheon on occasion of the Opening of Churchill College, by the Master and the Visitor, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
Reference Code:
CCRF/111/1/5b
Date:
1964-06-05 (creation)
Description:
Includes speech by Sir John Cockcroft on the importance of Sir Winston Churchill, the college and science; a message from Sir Winston; the progress of the college; the design by Richard Sheppard and construction by Rattee and Kett; gifts from the commonwealth and other donors; overseas links and fellows; the Trustees and benefactions; thanks to the Churchill family for coming; and toasts to the Queen, Winston Churchill and the guests. Includes response by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh about his support for the aims of the college and the importance of technology.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 1972 Cambridge: Churchill, Clare, King's, Lucy Cavendish: a celebration of the admission of female undergraduates
1972 Cambridge: Churchill, Clare, King's, Lucy Cavendish: a celebration of the admission of female undergraduates
Reference Code:
CCRF/112/5/11
Date:
2012-11-17-2013-04-20 (creation)
Description:
Includes: official programme; invitation; booklet of display slides exhibited on the occasion of the 40th anniversary celebration dinner held at Churchill prepared by Michael Smyth; and website prints including account by Alison Finch. Also includes digital recording of speeches after dinner including Professor Ken Siddle [Vice Master] (on his recollections of being a student in Cambridge in the 1960's and on the admission of women) and contributions from Jordan [Ramsay] MCR President, Tina Ball (UG 1972), Margaret Bray (UG 1972) and Belinda Brooks-Gordon.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Tape of retirement party held for Mr H G Pettitt (Chief Clerk 1959-80)
Tape of retirement party held for Mr H G Pettitt (Chief Clerk 1959-80)
Reference Code:
CCRF/115/1
Date:
1980 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Memorial service for Calum Burt, UG
Memorial service for Calum Burt, UG
Reference Code:
CCRF/116/44
Date:
2012-03-10 (creation)
Description:
DVD recordings of memorial.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Frank Hahn
Frank Hahn
Reference Code:
CCRF/116/47
Date:
2013-02-07-2013-09-29 (creation)
Description:
Includes obituary from the Times and an audio recording and programme from the memorial event held at Churchill College.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Alex Hopkins
Alex Hopkins
Reference Code:
CCRF/116/56
Date:
2006-06-09 (creation)
Description:
A recording of the memorial service held for Alex Hopkins at Churchill College Chapel at 5.30 pm on Friday 9th June, 2006.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 2nd Roskill Memorial Lecture
2nd Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/3
Date:
1987-02-18 (creation)
Description:
Given by Sir Michael Howard.
Including correspondence with Sir Michael Howard and with guests; an audio recording and transcript of the lecture; an invitation; a poster; a menu; a ticket; a press release; a guest list; press cuttings; thank you letters and a table plan.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 3rd Roskill Memorial Lecture
3rd Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/4
Date:
1989-02-16 (creation)
Description:
Given by Field Marshal Lord Carver.
Including correspondence with Field Marshal Lord Carver and with guests; an audio recording and transcript of the lecture; an invitation; a poster; a ticket; a press release; a guest list; menu; thank you letters; and a table plan.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 5th Roskill Memorial Lecture
5th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/6
Date:
1993-02-03 (creation)
Description:
Given by Admiral Sir Julian Oswald, First Sea Lord.
Including correspondence with Admiral Sir Julian Oswald and with guests; an audio tape and transcript of the lecture; an invitation; a poster; press releases; a guest list; a table plan; thank you letters; and photographs.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 6th Roskill Memorial Lecture
6th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/7
Date:
1995-02-22 (creation)
Description:
Given by Mark Tully, BBC Chief of Bureau in New Delhi.
Including correspondence with Mark Tully and with guests; a transcript of the lecture; 2 audio tapes of the lecture; 1 video tape of the lecture; a ticket; a poster; a guest list; and photographs.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 7th Roskill Memorial Lecture
7th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/8
Date:
1997 (creation)
Description:
Given by Professor Paul Kennedy.
Including correspondence with Paul Kennedy and with some guests; 2 transcripts of the lecture; 3 audio tapes of the lecture; a menu; a ticket; a poster; a guest list; and contact sheets of photographs.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 8th Roskill Memorial Lecture
8th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/9
Date:
1999 (creation)
Description:
Given by Sir Colin McColl.
Including correspondence with Sir Colin McColl and with guests; a transcript of the lecture; 1 audio tape of the lecture; a menu; an invitation; a ticket; a press release; a press cutting; a poster; a guest list; and photographs.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 9th Roskill Memorial Lecture
9th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/10
Date:
2001 (creation)
Description:
Given by Professor Peter Hennessy.
Including correspondence with Peter Hennessy and with guests; a transcript of the lecture; 3 audio tapes of the lecture; a menu; an invitation; a ticket; a press release; a poster; a guest list; a table plan; and photographs.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 10th Roskill Memorial Lecture
10th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/11
Date:
2003-02-25 (creation)
Description:
Given by Bridget Kendall, BBC Diplomatic Correspondent.
Including correspondence with Bridget Kendall and with guests; a transcript of the lecture; 2 audio tapes of the lecture; a menu; a press release; a poster; a guest list; a table plan; a programme; and photographs (including a CD of photographs).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 12th Roskill Memorial Lecture
12th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/13
Date:
2007 (creation)
Description:
Given by Professor Lord May of Oxford.
Includes papers; photographs; correspondence with Lord May; lists of guests and seating plan for dinner; press release; poster; invitation and ticket; correspondence with Cambridge Printing re invitations; thank you letters.
Also includes partial recording of the lecture.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 13th Roskill Memorial Lecture
13th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/14
Date:
2010 (creation)
Description:
Given by Ken Livingstone.
Includes poster, invitation and menu
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 14th Roskill Memorial Lecture
14th Roskill Memorial Lecture
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/1/15
Date:
2012 (creation)
Description:
Given by Robert B Zoellick, President of the World Bank Group, and entitled "Modernizing multilateralism: learning from military history. Includes text of lecture delivered by Zoellick plus speaking notes for after dinner speech by Nicholas Roskill.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Churchill Lecture to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill becoming Prime Minister, "Gorbachev and After" by Denis Healey, MP
Churchill Lecture to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill becoming Prime Minister, "Gorbachev and After" by Denis Healey, MP
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/2/1
Date:
1990-05-15 (creation)
Description:
Invitations, guest list and other papers, with 4 tapes of lecture.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Lecture by Chris Patten "Should Europe have a foreign policy?"
Lecture by Chris Patten "Should Europe have a foreign policy?"
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/2/9
Date:
2000 (creation)
Description:
Recording of lecture by Chris Patten, European Commissioner, and introduction by Sir John Boyd, Master.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Recording of lecture by Ian Whittle about his father, Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine.
Recording of lecture by Ian Whittle about his father, Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine.
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/2/10
Date:
2001-11-07 (creation)
Description:
Held in the Wolfson Hall.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Alumni Association Weekend
Alumni Association Weekend
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/5/3
Date:
2016-09 (creation)
Description:
Panels on Dick Tizard, engineering and industry and Tim Cribb
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Symposium in honour of Michael Ashburner
Symposium in honour of Michael Ashburner
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/5/4
Date:
2023-11-06 (creation)
Description:
A symposium held in honour of the late Michael Ashburner, Fellow of Churchill College.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of 'Churchill College: Origins and Contexts'
'Churchill College: Origins and Contexts'
Reference Code:
CCRF/140/11
Date:
2000-10-17 (creation)
Description:
Text of an illustrated talk given by Mark Goldie, Fellow in history, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the admission of the first students to the College [also 41 years to the day since the planting of trees by Sir Winston Churchill]; also audio recordings of the talk.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Dr Kenneth McQuillen
Oral history: Dr Kenneth McQuillen
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/1
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Dr Kenneth McQuillen, made as part of oral history project undertaken by Patricia Ackerman in 1985 for the Churchill Archives Centre. 6 copy tapes (and 6 masters, with written summary of interview).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: George Dark
Oral history: George Dark
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/2
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with George Dark, one of the first porters, made as part of oral history project undertaken by Patricia Ackerman in 1985 for the Churchill Archives Centre. 1 copy tape (plus 1 master), with written summary of interview
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Harold Pettit
Oral history: Harold Pettit
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/3
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Harold Pettit, 1st chief clerk, made as part of oral history project undertaken by Patricia Ackerman in 1985 for the Churchill Archives Centre. 1 copy tape (plus 1 master), with written summary of interview
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Alison Walker
Oral history: Alison Walker
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/4
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Alison Walker, 1st secretary to the Tutors for Advanced Students, made as part of oral history project undertaken by Patricia Ackerman in 1985 for the Churchill Archives Centre. 1 copy tape (plus 1 master), with written summary of interview
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Dr Richard Hey
Oral history: Dr Richard Hey
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/5
Date:
1996 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Dr Richard Hey, Founding Fellow, made by Dr Mark Goldie, 19 July 1996. 1 tape (about 80 minutes) and written summary (9pp)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: alumni
Oral history: alumni
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/6
Date:
1996 (creation)
Description:
"The Earliest Alumni Reminisce." Recorded on 6 July 1996 at the Reunion Dinner, in the Cockcroft Room, Churchill College. A collection of about two dozen alumni from the earliest years, 1960-64. Interviewed by Mark Goldie. Designed to evoke their recollections of student life. Two 45 minute tapes, recorded on one side only, the first tape full, the second nearly full. Sound quality not very good: a single microphone picking up talk from a large body of people in a large room, with a good deal of coming and going. Also written summary (7pp)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Cockcroft Centenary
Oral history: Cockcroft Centenary
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/7
Date:
1997 (creation)
Description:
Tape recording of a round table discussion entitled "Cockcroft Remembered" (part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir John Cockcroft which were held in College 29 May 1997). 2 tapes, with full transcripts (also papers re other events held on the same day, including written personal reminiscences of Sir John)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: admission of women
Oral history: admission of women
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/8
Date:
1997 (creation)
Description:
25th Anniversary of the Admission of Women: tape recording of discussion session held with former women students before the celebration dinner. 13 Dec 1997. 3 tapes, together with 2 CDs of the same, produced by Belinda Brooks-Gordon, a brief summary of the main themes of discussion, and a full transcript of all 3 tapes
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: interviews by Tamsin Palmer
Oral history: interviews by Tamsin Palmer
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/9
Date:
1996 (creation)
Description:
Cambridge Audio Tapes: Churchill College, Cambridge: one of a series of tapes produced by the American Friends of Cambridge University, consisting of interviews recorded and presented by Tamsin Palmer. Includes interviews with George Steiner, Frank Hahn, Archie Howie, Dick Tizard, Tony Hewish, Mike Gregory, Mark Tester, Alec Broers (Master), Michael Allen (Bursar), Colin Fraser (Senior Tutor), Piers Brendon (Keeper of the Archives), Bethan Chatters (UG), Charles Gubser (PG), Joanna Lewis (JRF) and Lynsey Marsh (alumna).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Mrs Win Goffin
Oral history: Mrs Win Goffin
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/10
Date:
1999 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Mrs Win Goffin, Bursar's Secretary 1961-64, made at her home in Forest Hill, London SE23, on April 19th 1999 by Joan Bullock-Anderson, College Archivist. 1 tape, together with written summary of interview (5pp) and handwritten anecdotes made by Mrs Goffin (9pp).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Lady Mary Soames
Oral history: Lady Mary Soames
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/11
Date:
2003-06-09 (creation)
Description:
Tape and summary transcript of interview with Lady Soames (the daughter of Winston Churchill), conducted by Dr Mark Goldie
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Sir John Cockcroft: radio documentary
Sir John Cockcroft: radio documentary
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/12
Date:
1969-2005 (creation)
Description:
Audio tape of, plus explanatory letter from Mark Goldie about the tape's content, a radio documentary (?BBC) about Sir John which includes the voices of Cockcroft, Sir Robert Cockburn, Kenneth McQuillen, and Richard Tizard.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral History: Piers Brendon
Oral History: Piers Brendon
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/14
Date:
1994-12-12 (creation)
Description:
Interview by Dr Mark Goldie before Dr Brendon became Keeper of the Archives.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of BBC Interview with Canon Noel Duckworth on his experiences of the Oxford Cambridge Boat Races
BBC Interview with Canon Noel Duckworth on his experiences of the Oxford Cambridge Boat Races
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/15
Date:
1961-03-27 (creation)
Description:
Covers the races in 1934 -1936, when Duckworth coxed the Cambridge boat and the traditions of Oxbridge rowing.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Graham Pledger, Deputy Head of Grounds and Gardens
Oral history: Graham Pledger, Deputy Head of Grounds and Gardens
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/16
Date:
2012-03-15 (creation)
Description:
Transcript and digital recording of interview with Graham Pledger, Deputy Head of Grounds & Gardens 1964-present. Includes: watching College being built; interview with Major-General Hamilton; getting grounds ready for opening of College; early work; colleagues and working conditions; relationship with students and Fellows; staff social club and staff outings; Canon Duckworth; Kapitza House; Alec Broers: Kenneth McQuillen; helicopter landing in field; anecdotes; Revd Cain.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral history: Sid Brown, Chief Maintenance Engineer
Oral history: Sid Brown, Chief Maintenance Engineer
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/17
Date:
2012 (creation)
Description:
Transcript and digital recording of interview with Sid Brown, Chief Maintenance Engineer 1962-1989. Includes: early days of the College; recruitment of maintenance staff; family atmosphere; recollections of Denys Armstrong; his job interview; Sir William Hawthorne; early staff; George Steiner; advised Robinson College when setting up College; introduction of bonus changed atmosphere; Major-General Hamilton; Sir John Cockcroft’s funeral; opening of Wolfson Hall. Includes some comments from Alan Lampard.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral History: Alan Lampard
Oral History: Alan Lampard
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/18
Date:
2012-11-20 (creation)
Description:
Transcript and digital recording of interview with Alan Lampard, Boilerman 1966-2007 undertaken by James Adamcheski-Halson (Alumni Relations Manager) for staff magazine, Forward, on his experiences of working at Churchill College. Includes recollections of working on old boilers; how College changed over years; recollection of early staff; relationship with Fellows; Reverend Cain; becoming a mixed College.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral History: Anne Hammerton
Oral History: Anne Hammerton
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/19
Date:
2012-09-2012-11 (creation)
Description:
Transcript and digital recording of interview with Anne Hammerton, Domestic & Conference Manager (1974-2001). Includes: Appointment to and remit of role; difficulty of getting en suite rooms into College; rise of conference business; anecdotes; changes; challenges; photograph of Anne Hammerton with her secretary, Christine Oliver (c1984); and explanatory email from Paula Halson on location of Anne Hammerton's office.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral History: Doug Ashman
Oral History: Doug Ashman
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/20/1
Date:
2012-11 (creation)
Description:
Includes: transcript and recording of interview with Doug Ashman, Head Groundsman, 1961-1999, on his experiences of working at Churchill College including recollections of Reverend Cain, Major General Jack Hamilton, working practices and equipment in the grounds and gardens department, moving the trees planted by Sir Winston Churchill, and the sports pitches. Also includes cartoons of Doug Ashman, notes for his retirement speech and photos of Doug's retirement and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving at the College.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Oral History: Doug Ashman
Oral History: Doug Ashman
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/20/2
Date:
2017-07 (creation)
Description:
Includes: previous employment: The Leys School, Cambridge University Rugby & Football Ground, Newnham College; Churchill in 1961; cricket square; Groundsmen’s Association; training; drainage; It’s a Knock Out!; Librarian; Staff Social Club; buttery pool; first computers in College; lime trees and Møller Centre; equipment; hostel gardens, oak and mulberry trees; Mentions: M Postgate; B Shorthouse; Major-General Hamilton; George Orr; Ralph Thoday; Lord Butler; Tom Hitchens; Graham Pledger; Albert Hayward; Tim the Gardener; Duke of Edinburgh; Hywel George; Peter Hunt; Mary Broers and dog; Albert Richmond; Anne Hammerton; Les Smith; Sid Brown
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
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