Visitors to Chartwall Manor crossing one of the many fish ponds by the way of the stopping 6 tones. This fish pond was featured by Mr. Churchill in one of his paintings. Thousands of people took advantage of the opportunity to see the 82-acre grounds of Chartwell Manor, Westerham, Kent, the beautiful home of Mr. Winaton Churchill, which was opened to the public. The gates were open between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and many visitors came by spacial coach excursions. Entry fee was 2s. and all proceeds went to the Y.W.C.A. of which Mrs. Churchill is Vice President. An open air refreshment stand was act up in a corner of the grounds and visitors took tea at tables under striped umbrellas. Most of the attendants, stewards and guides were volunteers. Although visitors were not able to go into the house, they got excellent views of it from the grounds.
Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.
Photo is dated --0000.
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