The funeral of Sir Winston Churchill on 30 January 1965 was broadcast live on the BBC and seen around the world. It was the first state funeral of a politician in the century and the biggest ...

Packed with newspaper clippings, drawings and handwritten reflections, WI community scrapbooks provide a glimpse into how ...

He was the saviour of the nation in Britain’s time of need, so when Winston Churchill died his huge state funeral was a chance for ordinary people to say “Thank you”. It is 50 years since ...

From a BBC memo outlining prospective plans in the event of Churchill's death, to a Radio Times dedicated to the funeral itself, the impact on British society is made clear. Also included are ...

As remarkable as the national and international reaction at the time of his death, is the phenomenon that Sir Winston Churchill endures as an iconic figure, more than half a century later.

Lord Randolph Churchill - who had always cruelly shunned ... in 1852 had a 'commoner' been given the honour of a state funeral. Sir Winston had been intimately involved in the Hope Not plans ...

A sailor picked to take part in Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral has attributed his luck to being taller than six feet. The ...

Sir Winston Churchill died 60 years ago this week on 24 January 1965. His funeral took place on 30 January, following three days lying in state in the Palace of Westminster. It was the only ...

He was informed that Winston Churchill was the most recent person ... Various levels of discussions ensued, touching on funeral arrangements, the coffin, transport, lying-in-state, guests, the ...