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Roundup: Britain marks 50th anniversary of wartime leader Churchill's death

Xinhua, April 1, 2015 Adjust font size:

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of arguably one of the greatest men in British history, Sir Winston Churchill.

A series of commemorative events have been held across the country.

Earlier in January, British political leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron, took part in a remembrance service at the House of Parliament.

The boat, which had carried Churchill's coffin on Jan. 30, 1965 (the day of his state funeral), replicated the journey on January 30 this year along the Thames from the Tower of London to Westminster, with the Tower Bridge raised just as it was 50 years ago.

The Imperial War Museum has welcomed visitors around the world since January to visit Churchill War Rooms, the secret underground headquarters where he held meetings with his war cabinet, generals and military planners during World War II.

While in the Science Museum, a new exhibition named Churchill's Scientists that started on January 23, showcases his passion for science and some incredible technologies he encouraged and helped win the Second World War.

This includes the invention of radar, invented by Rober Watson-Watt and the world's largest radio telescope, created by Bernard Lovell.

"It [the event] brings to life some really wonderful stories and is a fantastic addition to a whole host of events and activity taking place throughout the year under the banner of Churchill 2015 to commemorate his life and legacy and to bring his work to new audiences," Randolph Churchill, great grandson of Sir Winston said.

Meanwhile, the principal adult home of Churchill, Chartwell, also opened a new exhibition called Death of a Hero to mark the 50th anniversary of his death.

His home is located at Westerham, Kent, which remains much as it was when Churchill lived there, and it is now managed by Britain's National Trust.

Churchill died on Jan. 24, 1965 at age 90 in his London home. His state funeral held six days later and broadcast live on TV with millions of mourners around the world.

Randolph Churchill said about 20 organizations in Britain held a series of events and launched a website, www.churchillcentral.com, to celebrate the anniversary, which could encourage youngsters to learn about Churchill's life and his impact on history. Endit