Churchill’s Citadel

Katherine Carter tells the story of how Churchill’s meetings at Chartwell strengthened his fight against the Nazis.

About the event

In the 1930s, amid an impending crisis in Europe, Winston Churchill found himself out of government and with little power. During the time, Chartwell, his country home in Kent, became the headquarters of Churchill’s campaign against Nazi Germany. He invited trusted advisors and informants, such as Albert Einstein and T. E. Lawrence, to help strengthen his hand as he worked tirelessly to sound the alarm at the prospect of war.

Katherine Carter uncovers the history of these closed-door meetings that helped Churchill gather intelligence about Germany’s preparations for war, and put himself in a position to change the course of history.

About the speaker

Katherine Carter is a curator and historian who has managed the house and collections at Chartwell, Churchill’s country home, for more than a decade. A commentator and adviser on the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, she lectures internationally and appears frequently in print and broadcast media.