As well as providing a new insight into the epochal historical events that Churchill was a part of, it documents some of the lesser known moments of his life, as well as intriguing facts about how he lived and worked, his friends and enemies, loves and hates. Did you know that:
- Churchill invented the ‘belly band’ around cigars?
- A platypus – named Winston – was sent from Australia to join Churchill’s menagerie at Chartwell?
- He escaped from a POW camp during the Second Boer War?
– He was a handy bricklayer in his spare time?
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- Churchill invented the ‘belly band’ around cigars?
- A platypus – named Winston – was sent from Australia to join Churchill’s menagerie at Chartwell?
- He escaped from a POW camp during the Second Boer War?
– He was a handy bricklayer in his spare time?
read more