Audio recordings

Including interviews, oral histories and radio programmes. Highlights here include an interview between Mark Abrams (social scientist and businessman) and his grandson, and interviews conducted throughout 2019 with Female MPs, Rebel MPs and Academics.

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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 Soundscriber recording of a draft version of "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": chapter 17 "The Tragedy of Munich", c pp 243-50
Soundscriber recording of a draft version of "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": chapter 17 "The Tragedy of Munich", c pp 243-50
Reference Code:
CHWL 6/5/9a side 1
Date:
1947-08 (creation)
Description:
Subjects include Generals von Beck and von Halder and a German Army plot against Hitler.
Collection:
Chartwell Manuscripts
Miniature of Soundscriber recording of a draft version of "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": chapter 7 "Air Parity Lost", pp 97, 99
Soundscriber recording of a draft version of "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": chapter 7 "Air Parity Lost", pp 97, 99
Reference Code:
CHWL 6/5/24a side 1
Date:
1947-08 (creation)
Description:
Subjects include reaction to the Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin’s admission of the loss of air parity with Germany, including the poem "Death and his brother sleep". Note that there is no side 2.
Collection:
Chartwell Manuscripts
Miniature of Soundscriber recording of a draft version of "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": chapter 17 "The Tragedy of Munich", pp 250-51
Soundscriber recording of a draft version of "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": chapter 17 "The Tragedy of Munich", pp 250-51
Reference Code:
CHWL 6/5/9a side 2
Date:
1947-08 (creation)
Description:
Subjects include Hitler and the German generals. Includes the sound of a dog barking and WSC saying "That dog must be silent."
Collection:
Chartwell Manuscripts
Miniature of Soundscriber recording of a conversation about using the Soundscriber machine
Soundscriber recording of a conversation about using the Soundscriber machine
Reference Code:
CHWL 6/5/16 side 1
Date:
1947-08 (creation)
Description:
Conversation between WSC and others including Mary Soames [earlier Mary Churchill] and "Tommy" [? Commander Charles Thompson, former Personal Assistant to WSC], including the phrase "it’s a great lesson against megalomania".
Collection:
Chartwell Manuscripts
Miniature of Speech by WSC at the Jubilee Dinner of the Association of HM Inspectors of Taxes
Speech by WSC at the Jubilee Dinner of the Association of HM Inspectors of Taxes
Reference Code:
WCHL 12/24/29
Date:
1952-05-23 (creation)
Collection:
Other Deposited Collections Relating to Sir Winston Churchill
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 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 Roy Astley Richards
Roy Astley Richards
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/RRDS
Date:
1978-10-12 (creation)
Description:
Talk 'Churchill the man' by Roy Astley Richards OBE, personal bodyguard to Sir Winston Churchill 1945-46, given at the River Thames Society, Marlow, in 1978, along with a copy of the notes for the speech.
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Denis Kelly
Denis Kelly
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/DEKE
Date:
1979-1986 (creation)
Description:
Interviews with [Richard] Denis Kelly, former archivist (1947) and research assistant (1948-57) to Winston Churchill. Two interviews, one conducted by Correlli Barnett (1979) at Kelly's flat, one conducted by Pat Ackerman (1986) at Churchill College.
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Interview with Dominic Abrams
Interview with Dominic Abrams
Reference Code:
ABMS 7/1/2
Date:
1984-09-19, 1984 (creation)
Description:
Recorded interview between Mark Abrams and his grandson Dominic Abrams at 48 St. Martin's Lane, London, 19 September 1984.
Collection:
The Papers of Mark Abrams
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: 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 Grace Hamblin
Grace Hamblin
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/HMBL
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Grace Hamblin, former assistant secretary to Winston Churchill, (1932-38), secretary to Clementine Churchill (1939-45), secretary and administrator at Chartwell [Kent] (1945-65).
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
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 Radio documentary: Working at Churchill College
Radio documentary: Working at Churchill College
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/13
Date:
1985-12-11 (creation)
Description:
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire documentary presented by Charles Andrew including interviews with Peter Bullock, Head Porter; Hywel George, Bursar; Marion Stewart, Archivist; Victor Brown, Conservationist; undergraduates using computers; Bruce Saunders, Catering Manager and Ivy in the Fellows Dining Room; Albert Richmond, Head Gardener and Doug Ashman, Head Groundsman; Vic Brown, Maintenance; Marie Champion, Housekeeper, and Grace Marshall (a bedmaker employed in 1961 and still working post-retirement age). All interviewees speak about their responsibilities and life at the College.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of "Bill and Pat"
"Bill and Pat"
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/21
Date:
1985-10-19 (creation)
Description:
A recorded conversation between Correlli "Bill" Barnett and Pat (Ackerman?), discussing the requirements for an oral history project, including paperwork, external accessions, and copyright release.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College
Miniature of Sir John Peck
Sir John Peck
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/PECK
Date:
1986 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Sir John Peck, former Private Secretary to Winston Churchill (1940-45).
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Evan Davies
Evan Davies
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/EDVS
Date:
1986 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Evan Morydd "Bish" Davies, former Detective Sergeant with the Special Branch, on his personal reminiscences of Churchill, 1948-50.
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Nina, Countess of Onslow
Nina, Countess of Onslow
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/ONSL
Date:
1986 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Nina, Lady Onslow [earlier "Jo" Sturdee], former personal secretary (1941-45) and principal personal secretary (1945-53) to Winston Churchill.
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Patrick Kinna
Patrick Kinna
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/PKNN
Date:
1986 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Patrick Kinna, former confidential assistant to Winston Churchill, (1941-45).
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Jane, Lady Williams
Jane, Lady Williams
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/WLMS
Date:
1986 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Lady Williams [earlier Jane Portal], former personal secretary to Winston Churchill (1949-55).
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Marian Spicer
Marian Spicer
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/SPCR
Date:
1986 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Marian Spicer, former Civil Service clerical officer and secretary to Winston Churchill (1943-45).
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Sir Anthony Montague Browne
Sir Anthony Montague Browne
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/MGBN
Date:
1986 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Sir Anthony Montague Browne, former Private Secretary to Winston Churchill, later seconded to the Foreign Office (1955-65).
Collection:
Churchill Oral History
Miniature of Doreen Pugh
Doreen Pugh
Reference Code:
CHOH 1/DPGH
Date:
1986 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Doreen Pugh, former personal secretary to Winston Churchill (1955-65).
Collection:
Churchill Oral History