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Full of the Character of its illustrious owner is Chartwell, country home of Winston Churchill
Full of the Character of its illustrious owner is Chartwell, country home of Winston Churchill

Full of the Character of its illustrious owner is Chartwell, country home of Winston Churchill

Date2/4/1975
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  • Full of the Character of its illustrious owner is Chartwell, country home of Winston Churchill. Built piecemeal, added on to from time to time, it retains the flavor of Britain's crusty wartime leader to such an extent that you can almost smell the cigar smoke as you wander through its rooms. Outside you can visit lily pond where Churchill painted.
  • Full of the Character of its illustrious owner is Chartwell, country home of Winston Churchill
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Original Toronto Star caption: Full of the Character of its illustrious owner is Chartwell, country home of Winston Churchill. Built piecemeal, added on to from time to time, it retains the flavor of Britain's crusty wartime leader to such an extent that you can almost smell the cigar smoke as you wander through its rooms. Outside you can visit lily pond where Churchill painted.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0038124F
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