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A Remembrance of Lady Williams of Elvel, 1929-2023
24
Jul
2023
By CITA STELZER
“As her prominent role in the life of Churchill became better known, Lady William began to receive speaking invitations. She was reluctant, but gave it a try. Her wealth of experience added to historians’ views—not only of the prime minister but also as a person with family and all the other problems, joys and sorrows. I like to think that the influence of this kind and intelligent woman extends across those years—years in which she helped Churchill serve his country and, indeed, the world.”
Back in the News: Richard Burton’s Fraught Relationship with Churchill
11
Jun
2020
3
By RICHARD M. LANGWORTH
Burton played a magnificent Churchill in “The Gathering Storm.” He also played to the camera, alternating praise with vitriol depending on his audience.
Abstracts: Historians Survey Sir Winston’s Health in Old Age
06
Jun
2019
By ANTOINE CAPET
Medical historians find no evidence that Churchill suffered from major depression, but his health was subject to many ailments in his final decade.