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Churchill had a connection with the surrounding area of Oxted. Winston's home from when he was married to when he died went by the name of Chartwell; Chartwell was located two miles south of Westerham, Kent, England. He and his wife, Clementine, bought it in 1922. The house connects him to Oxted and its surrounding area because in his home, Winston would do most his work which would help make him the unforgettable leader that he is known as today.
The reason that his house connects Winston to Kent, and the surrounding area of Oxted in general, is because Winston loved his home. His home was his personal place, where, as well as doing political work, he could spend time with his family, guests, and people he enjoyed the company of. 'It was very much a family home for Winston, Clementine and their four young children. Although he demanded absolute quiet when he was working in his study, when that was over he joined in alarmingly strenuous high-jinx with his children.' This quote was taken from the website 'The Churchill Centre'. It shows that in his house, Winston could relax and join in the fun that his children were having.
Another way Winston is linked to Oxted is through the memorial at Master Park. The War Memorial was first built in the 1920’s, to remember the sacrifice of more than fifty men from Oxted who died during the First World War. More names were registered into the memorial to remember another twenty men who laid down their lives during the Second World War. This links Winston to Oxted by the fact that Winston was the main voice for Britain during the War; many of these men who died would have found inspiration and courage in Churchill's words and speeches.
Since Winston fought in World War One, it is possible he knew some of the men who are named on the memorial. This suggests that Winston felt a certain emotional connection to Oxted- by knowing men who once lived there, who are now long gone.
The final reason why Winston had a connection with Oxted is through the train lines. Back when Winston was around, it is very likely he used the same railroad that was connected to Oxted. Churchill was, of course, a very political man, and he often was in London to do political business. One of the ways he would travel to London was via train- since he lived rather near Westerham, and Westerham is close to Oxted, it's very possible he would catch the train from Oxted or a nearby station.
This means he may have often been in Oxted while catching the train- possibly exchanged conversations with the citizens of Oxted. He could have visited some of the shops while waiting, and purchased items which are now located in Chartwell. This is how he is connected to Oxted.
The reason that his house connects Winston to Kent, and the surrounding area of Oxted in general, is because Winston loved his home. His home was his personal place, where, as well as doing political work, he could spend time with his family, guests, and people he enjoyed the company of. 'It was very much a family home for Winston, Clementine and their four young children. Although he demanded absolute quiet when he was working in his study, when that was over he joined in alarmingly strenuous high-jinx with his children.' This quote was taken from the website 'The Churchill Centre'. It shows that in his house, Winston could relax and join in the fun that his children were having.
Another way Winston is linked to Oxted is through the memorial at Master Park. The War Memorial was first built in the 1920’s, to remember the sacrifice of more than fifty men from Oxted who died during the First World War. More names were registered into the memorial to remember another twenty men who laid down their lives during the Second World War. This links Winston to Oxted by the fact that Winston was the main voice for Britain during the War; many of these men who died would have found inspiration and courage in Churchill's words and speeches.
Since Winston fought in World War One, it is possible he knew some of the men who are named on the memorial. This suggests that Winston felt a certain emotional connection to Oxted- by knowing men who once lived there, who are now long gone.
The final reason why Winston had a connection with Oxted is through the train lines. Back when Winston was around, it is very likely he used the same railroad that was connected to Oxted. Churchill was, of course, a very political man, and he often was in London to do political business. One of the ways he would travel to London was via train- since he lived rather near Westerham, and Westerham is close to Oxted, it's very possible he would catch the train from Oxted or a nearby station.
This means he may have often been in Oxted while catching the train- possibly exchanged conversations with the citizens of Oxted. He could have visited some of the shops while waiting, and purchased items which are now located in Chartwell. This is how he is connected to Oxted.