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


Programme
Reference Code:
CCRF/111/1/1
Date:
1964 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


50th anniversary closing celebrations in the presence of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh: 25 Jun 2014
Reference Code:
CCRF/112/6/12
Date:
2014-06 (creation)
Description:
Includes prints of photographs of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh; poster and pamphlet for "Remembering our genesis" exhibition from the college archive; correspondence; website news item and comments cards by visitors to exhibition.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral History: Gillian Secrett
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/50/1
Date:
2017-02 (creation)
Description:
Includes: Progress on and aims of P Laycock’s book on grounds and gardens; John Moore and landscaping of area around Moller Centre; Jamie Buchanan’s original design, nautical theme and Henning Larsen; first impressions; representation of Maersk organisation; original planting and changes
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Visit by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
Reference Code:
CCPH/4/48
Date:
2014-06-25 (creation)
Description:
Digital photographs of a visit to Churchill College by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Phillip).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Winston: academic year 1998-99
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/1/13
Date:
1998-1999 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Thomas Boden
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/71
Date:
2023-08-29 (creation)
Description:
Oral history interview, including attraction of role and first impressions; Twentieth Century Society and Churchill architecture; heritage appraisal; expansion of role and impact of Covid pandemic; training and development of staff; environmental sustainability; solar panel installations, accessibility audit and waste disposal; Churchill Road project; achievements.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


'What is War today?' symposium
Reference Code:
CCAR/911/40
Date:
2016-11-22-2016-11-23 (creation)
Description:
Includes a digital recording of the introduction to the two-day event and discussions held by the panellists as well as thank you letters, licences, programme and fliers.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


"Churchill College: June 1962-May 1964"
Reference Code:
CCRF/151/21
Date:
1962-06-1964-05 (creation)
Description:
Black and white film documenting the construction of Churchill College. Credit sequence reads "Sound: Paul Barton, Titles: Martyn Stroud, Producers: Nigel Birch, Andrew Bird". The film was directed by Dr Andrew Sinclair and the narrator was Andrew Bird, reading from his own script.

Scenes in the film show: plans of the college; a cricket match; the building site, cranes, and workers' compound; building in progress and rubbish and mud on site; piles of building materials including bricks piled with straw between them to protect against breakages; scaffolding; the workers' routine leaving the site at the end of the day, some in a Rattee and Kett bus, and arriving in the morning; social life in the college including playing croquet, the common room, temporary kitchen and meals in the temporary dining hall; details of construction work including brick laying, copper lining on exteriors, and construction of main staircase from concrete; the arrival of undergraduates; decoration and fitting out of the interior of the college including plastering, laying timber floors, tiling and painting; undergraduate activities including socialising, academic supervisions, sport; a college garden party with Sir John Cockcroft, Richard Sheppard, Andrew Sinclair, John Morrison, George Steiner and Denys Armstrong; and finally the completed building and tree planted by Sir Winston Churchill.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Colin Fraser (interview 2)
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/79/2
Date:
2024-11-06 (creation)
Description:
This recording covers the period of Colin Fraser's Senior Tutorship (1995-2000); addressing academic results; academic standards; the Baxter Tables and student attitudes. Includes reflections on the Hanging Committee in the 2000s, and the Anthony Caro and Jeppe Hein sculptures.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Admissions video
Reference Code:
CCPH/6/8/3
Date:
2022 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Katie Heggs (History and Politics Undergraduate) about why she chose to apply to Churchill College and what she likes about the College.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


The Discovery of DNA's Double Helix
Reference Code:
CCPH/4/36/1/59/3
Date:
2022-10-27 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Finding Intelligence in the Churchill Archives
Reference Code:
CCPH/4/36/1/69
Date:
2023-04-28 (creation)
Description:
A recording of 'Finding Intelligence in the Churchill Archives', an event held at the Archives Centre on 28 April 2023.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Churchill Road redevelopment proposals
Reference Code:
CCPH/5/52
Date:
2022-11 (creation)
Description:
A recording of the various shortlisted propsals for the redevelopment of the Churchill Road (road running along the edge of the College site from front to back).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Give Me Inspiration - Gillian Tett
Reference Code:
CCPH/6/7/19
Date:
2023-11 (creation)
Description:
A recording with Gillian Tett on 21 November 2023.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Wolfson Foyer exhibition
Reference Code:
CCPH/7/5/3
Date:
2015 (creation)
Description:
Photographs of the official opening of the permanent Wolfson Foyer exhibition in 2015.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Douglas Gough
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/74
Date:
2023-12-18 (creation)
Description:
Includes coming to Cambridge; scholarship exam; student life; supervising; working in the United States of America; founding of the Institute of Astronomy and Sir Fred Hoyle; Fellowship at Churchill; Tutor for Rooms and Finance; Moller Institute; the Churchill community; reflections.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


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


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


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


Oral History: Michael Allen
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/37
Date:
2016-08-16 (creation)
Description:
This interview focuses on the grounds and gardens. Includes: first impressions; the College's brief; Jamie Buchanan and the Moller Centre; landscaping at the front of the College; appointment of Consultant Landscape Architect; Gordon Patterson; Master's Lodge Garden; challenges; Albert Richmond; Doug Ashman; John Moore; Mulberry tree; managing the grounds and gardens department; women working in the department; new Masters and changes to the Master's Lodge garden; Sir John and Lady Boyd; Lord Broers; Recording the history of the gardens
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral History: Katherine Banarse
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/43
Date:
2016-12-12 (creation)
Description:
Includes: Career change; Women's Farm & Garden Association; WRAGS Scheme; first impressions; Master's Garden; Winter Border; Herbaceous Border: Sir Winston Churchill Border; Xiaotian Fu Garden; reflections on career change
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral History: Michael Westmore
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/47
Date:
2016-12-12 (creation)
Description:
Includes: arrival at Churchill and first impressions; training and appointment as Garden Supervisor; Madingley Road hedge 2011; Cowan court landscaping 2016; Moller Centre extension 2015; Orchid House 2015; Staff; thoughts about the site.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


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


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