Working for the Churchills
Join us as Nonie Chapman shares 50 years of working for the Churchill family as part of the Heritage Open Day Festival at Chartwell.
Join us for a special talk as Nonie Chapman reflects on more than five decades working closely with the Churchill family.
In April 1964, a 21-year-old Nonie stepped nervously over Chartwell’s threshold to begin a temporary role, one that would become a remarkable 50-year career. In this engaging and personal talk, Nonie shares first-hand stories from her time working for and alongside the Churchill family, travelling with Clementine Churchill, and later working for the Soames family.
Hear delightful anecdotes collected over decades of experiences, both the everyday and the not so ordinary!
Part of the Heritage Open Days Festival 2026 programme at Chartwell.
Spaces are limited so please book your free ticket early.
The tour will take 45 minutes.
Image credit: Megan Taylor
Please note:
- On arrival at Chartwell, please go to the Mulberry room which is situated above the cafe.
- The talk will take place in an indoor space.
- There is a lift from the ground floor of the restaurant to the Mulberry Room where an accessible toilet is also available.
- The content is aimed at an adult audience but children are welcome.
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Join us as Nonie Chapman shares 50 years of working for the Churchill family as part of the Heritage Open Day Festival at Chartwell.
Join us for a special talk as Nonie Chapman reflects on more than five decades working closely with the Churchill family.
In April 1964, a 21-year-old Nonie stepped nervously over Chartwell’s threshold to begin a temporary role, one that would become a remarkable 50-year career. In this engaging and personal talk, Nonie shares first-hand stories from her time working for and alongside the Churchill family, travelling with Clementine Churchill, and later working for the Soames family.
Hear delightful anecdotes collected over decades of experiences, both the everyday and the not so ordinary!
Part of the Heritage Open Days Festival 2026 programme at Chartwell.
Spaces are limited so please book your free ticket early.
The tour will take 45 minutes.
Image credit: Megan Taylor
Please note:
- On arrival at Chartwell, please go to the Mulberry room which is situated above the cafe.
- The talk will take place in an indoor space.
- There is a lift from the ground floor of the restaurant to the Mulberry Room where an accessible toilet is also available.
- The content is aimed at an adult audience but children are welcome.
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