1974 Press Photo Duke of Marlborough and his wife & Lady Soames (centre)

Churchill Centenary Year Exhibition opens at Blenheim Palace near Oxford: To mark Sir Winston Churchill's centenary year the 11th Duke of Marlborough (Sir Winston was his godfather) has opened an exhibition ex at his stately home, Blenheim Palace, at Woodstock, near Oxford. Sir Winston was born at Blenheim Palace on the 30th November 1874. The official opening ceremony was performed by lady Soames, (Sir Winston's youngest daughter) The theme of the exhibition is Sir Winston's association with the Duke of Marlborough's family and much of the material is from the Duke's private albums and archives. One of the dominating features is the simple room in which Sir Winston was born 100 years ago. Photo shows the Duke of Marlborough and his wife, together with Lady Soames (centre) pictured as they toured the exhibition after the opening at Blenheim Palace today.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 04-04-1974.



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