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Churchill Collection (#4)

"Churchill: The Indomitable Leader Who Inspired a Nation" In 1942, amidst the turmoil of World War II, Winston Churchill stood tall, making his famous V for Victory sign

Background imageChurchill Collection: Picture No. 10225177

Picture No. 10225177

Background imageChurchill Collection: Polar Bear Mother protecting cubs, Ursus maritimus, taiga, Churchill, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Canada

Polar Bear Mother protecting cubs, Ursus maritimus, taiga, Churchill, Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageChurchill Collection: Polar bear (Thalarctos maritimus), Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Polar bear (Thalarctos maritimus), Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Background imageChurchill Collection: Polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus), Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus), Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Background imageChurchill Collection: Polar bears (Ursus maritimus), Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus), Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Background imageChurchill Collection: Landscape, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Landscape, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Background imageChurchill Collection: John Churchill / Miniature

John Churchill / Miniature
JOHN CHURCHILL Duke of Marlborough, Commander in Chief over the armies of England and Holland in the war of the Spanish Succession

Background imageChurchill Collection: Churchill / Randolph / Vf 80

Churchill / Randolph / Vf 80
LORD RANDOLPH SPENCER CHURCHILL MP speaking in Parliament while Wolff, Balfour and Gorst listen (or fall asleep, more like)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Churchill Electioneering

Churchill Electioneering
WINSTON CHURCHILL Electioneering at Waltham Abbey in 1924

Background imageChurchill Collection: Captured Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) being readied for helicopter transport near Churchill

Captured Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) being readied for helicopter transport near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageChurchill Collection: Semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) on tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) on tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) on tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) on tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: American Golden-Plover (Pluvialis dominica) on tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

American Golden-Plover (Pluvialis dominica) on tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: Semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) on tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) on tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) in spruce tree Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) in spruce tree Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: Flower of the Large-flowered wintergreen (Pyrola grandiflora). Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Flower of the Large-flowered wintergreen (Pyrola grandiflora). Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: Eurasian or common whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) on arctic tundra. Hudson Bay Lowlands

Eurasian or common whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) on arctic tundra. Hudson Bay Lowlands. Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) on arctic tundra. Hudson Bay Lowlands

Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) on arctic tundra. Hudson Bay Lowlands. Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: Willow ptarmigan on snowy tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Willow ptarmigan on snowy tundra Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageChurchill Collection: Sir Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Churchill
3769696 Sir Winston Churchill -; (add.info.: Sir Winston Churchill-portrait of British Prime Minister giving the 'V' victory sign on 5 June 1943 outside 10 Downing Street)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Miss Piggy's Dream

Miss Piggy's Dream
Junbo Liang

Background imageChurchill Collection: Churchill Bear

Churchill Bear
Junbo Liang

Background imageChurchill Collection: Wild carrot, Daucus carota

Wild carrot, Daucus carota
5855056 Wild carrot, Daucus carota; (add.info.: Wild carrot, Daucus carota. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis

Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis
5855052 Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis; (add.info.: Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum

Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum
5855137 Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum; (add.info.: Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Angostura tree, Angostura trifoliata

Angostura tree, Angostura trifoliata
5855120 Angostura tree, Angostura trifoliata; (add.info.: Angostura tree, Angostura trifoliata. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis

Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis
5855103 Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis; (add.info.: Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin

Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin
5855095 Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin; (add.info.: Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea

Goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea
5855091 Goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea; (add.info.: Goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega

Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega
5855090 Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega; (add.info.: Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Para or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea

Para or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea
5855069 Para or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea; (add.info.: Para or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens

Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens
5855068 Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens; (add.info.: Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica

Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica
5855067 Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica; (add.info.: Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius

Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius
5855065 Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius; (add.info.: Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Carapichea ipecacuanha

Carapichea ipecacuanha
5855061 Carapichea ipecacuanha; (add.info.: Carapichea ipecacuanha. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by W. M)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica

Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica
5855053 Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica; (add.info.: Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens

Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens
5855139 Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens; (add.info.: Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Bitterwood, Quassia amara

Bitterwood, Quassia amara
5855133 Bitterwood, Quassia amara; (add.info.: Bitterwood, Quassia amara. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans

Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans
5855129 Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans; (add.info.: Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Sea squill, Drimia maritima

Sea squill, Drimia maritima
5855124 Sea squill, Drimia maritima; (add.info.: Sea squill, Drimia maritima. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Juniper, Juniperus communis

Juniper, Juniperus communis
5855114 Juniper, Juniperus communis; (add.info.: Juniper, Juniperus communis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare
5855097 Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare; (add.info.: Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Red bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Red bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
5855084 Red bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi; (add.info.: Red bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus

Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus
5855054 Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus; (add.info.: Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Quassia, Picraena excelsa

Quassia, Picraena excelsa
5855134 Quassia, Picraena excelsa; (add.info.: Quassia, Picraena excelsa. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis

Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis
5855075 Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis; (add.info.: Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Catechu tree, Acacia catechu

Catechu tree, Acacia catechu
5855073 Catechu tree, Acacia catechu; (add.info.: Catechu tree, Acacia catechu. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Background imageChurchill Collection: Balsam fir, Abies balsamea

Balsam fir, Abies balsamea
5855071 Balsam fir, Abies balsamea; (add.info.: Balsam fir, Abies balsamea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)




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"Churchill: The Indomitable Leader Who Inspired a Nation" In 1942, amidst the turmoil of World War II, Winston Churchill stood tall, making his famous V for Victory sign. This iconic gesture became a symbol of hope and resilience for millions around the world. A powerful WW2 poster boldly proclaimed "We shall not flag, " echoing Churchill's unwavering determination to never surrender. His speeches resonated deeply with the British people, inspiring them to stand strong in the face of adversity. Churchill's praise for RAF pilots showcased his admiration for their bravery and skill. He recognized their crucial role in defending Britain against enemy attacks and hailed them as true heroes. Whether it was giving the V sign or bricklaying during wartime reconstruction efforts, Churchill embodied the spirit of Britain. His actions spoke volumes about his dedication to rebuilding a nation torn apart by war. The words "Deserve Victory 1940" encapsulated Churchill's belief that victory could only be achieved through hard work and sacrifice. He rallied his countrymen to give their all in pursuit of triumph over tyranny. A wartime poster immortalized Churchills' famous words: "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. " These profound sentiments reflected his willingness to endure any hardship necessary for victory. Even in moments of respite at Chartwell, Kent, Churchill donned his Siren Suit - a symbol of readiness should danger strike again. It exemplified his constant vigilance and commitment to protecting his beloved homeland. From leading troops during the Sidney Street Siege in East London to guiding an entire nation through its darkest hours, Winston Churchill emerged as an extraordinary leader who shaped history. His indomitable spirit continues to inspire generations today.