Churchill Archives Centre

The Churchill Archives Centre at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, is a premier repository for modern personal papers, best known for preserving those of Winston Churchill. It also holds collections from notable figures like Baroness Thatcher, Ernest Bevin, Enoch Powell, and Rosalind Franklin.

Serving as the national and Commonwealth memorial to Churchill, the centre has been designated by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and listed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register since 2015. Open to the public, its mission is to preserve and provide access to nearly 600 collections covering military, political, scientific, and social history.

Its archives span diverse subjects, including World War II, the Cold War, colonialism, and scientific advancements. The collections contain speeches, letters, diaries, photographs, maps, recordings, and more, ensuring these records remain both protected and accessible.

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• Text: TracesofWar
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