William Maxwell Aitken Collection

John Gordon, editor Sunday Express with Tom Blackburn, chairman Beaverbrook Newspapers, and Peggy Murray, secretary - September 1967

Sir Winston Churchill and Lord Beaverbrook at London airport - August 1958

NEWCASTLE, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Lord Beaverbrook childhood at Harkins Academy 1893. Back row second from left (youngest looking)

Lord Beaverbrook and Sir Winston Churchill leave a black tie event, 29th May 1958

Lord Beaverbrook, former owner of the Daily Express Newspaper pictured in July 1958

Lord Beaverbrook unveils his nameplate on a Southern Railway train, BR 34054 / SR No
Lord Beaverbrook unveils his nameplate on a Southern Railway train, BR 34054/SR No. 21C154 - September 1947. The train was built in Brighton and withdrawn from service in September 1964

Sir Winston Churchill with Lord Beaverbrook leaving official dinner - June 1958

Sir Max Aitken with his father Lord Beaverbrook - September 1962

Anthony Eden and his wife at the memorial service for Lord Beaverbrook, St Pauls Cathedral, London, June 24th 1964

Lord Beaverbrook, former owner of Express Newspapers. Circa 1935

Lord Beaverbrook cuts a cake of a house at Newcastle, New Brunswick where he spent his childhood as two girls dressed as Express Crusaders stand by

Max Aitken (L) and Lord Beaverbrook. Circa 1945

Lord Beaverbrook and his son Max Aitken at Heathrow Airport, London - 18th February 1963

Lord Beaverbrook at the Manchester office of the Daily Express - 10th November 1941

Lord Beaverbrook, former owner of the Daily Express, celebrating his 83rd birthday at Cherkley Court, Leatherhead, Surrey - May 1962

Lord Beverbrook visiting Winston Churchill, July 1962

Beverly Baxter, Lord Beaverbrook and Karl Ketchum working on the Daily Express during the General Strike, May 1926 - London

Lord Beaverbrook addresses a north Norfolk election meeting in February 1931

Churchill, jubilant, aboard H. M. S. Prince of Wales with Lord Beaverbrook, about to say farewell t
Churchill, jubilant, aboard H.M.S. Prince of Wales with Lord Beaverbrook, about to say farewell to President Roosevelt (aboard Augusta) aftet the Atlantic Charter had been announced, August, 1941

William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, statesman and newspaper proprietor, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, (1879-1964), British/Canadian statesman and newspaper proprietor, 1926. Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

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"William Maxwell Aitken: The Influential Statesman and Newspaper Proprietor" In this captivating collection of moments captured in time, we catch a glimpse into the extraordinary life of William Maxwell Aitken, better known as Lord Beaverbrook. With his piercing gaze and commanding presence, he left an indelible mark on both politics and journalism. The 1935 oil painting portrays a young William Maxwell Aitken, exuding confidence and ambition that would shape his future endeavors. As John Gordon, editor of Sunday Express, stands alongside him with Tom Blackburn, chairman of Beaverbrook Newspapers, one can only imagine the conversations that took place behind closed doors. Lord Beaverbrook's close relationship with Sir Winston Churchill is evident throughout these snapshots. In May 1958, they leave a black-tie event together; their camaraderie palpable as they exchange jubilant glances aboard H. M. S Prince of Wales just before bidding farewell. Their bond was not merely political but also personal. Alick P F Ritchie's portrait from 1926 immortalizes Lord Beaverbrook at the peak of his power - a statesman and newspaper proprietor who wielded immense influence over public opinion. His partnership with Sir Winston Churchill is further emphasized as they depart an official dinner in June 1958. Family ties are showcased through images capturing the relationship between father and son. In September 1962, Sir Max Aitken stands proudly beside Lord Beaverbrook; their shared determination evident in their expressions. Meanwhile, another photograph captures them side by side circa 1945 - two formidable figures united by blood and ambition. Even in moments unrelated to politics or journalism, Lord Beaverbrook's presence looms large. At London airport in August 1958, he shares a warm moment with Sir Winston Churchill amidst bustling crowds. And at his memorial service attended by Anthony Eden and his wife years later – it becomes clear that Lord Beaverbrook's legacy extended far beyond the realms of his professional life.