Thatcher painting mystery published 7th December 2020 Earlier this year, Alistair Lexden wrote up the results of prolonged researches, undertaken with an art dealer, Daniel Hadden, into a mysterious painting of Mrs... Articles
Mrs Thatcher demeaned by statue 7th December 2020 A ten-foot tall bronze statue of Mrs Thatcher, said to have cost £300,000, by an award-winning sculptor, Douglas Jennings, has become the subject of heated... Articles
Carrie's novel inspiration? 22nd November 2020 In a letter published in The Sunday Times on November 22, Alistair Lexden wondered if a famous novel had contributed to the extraordinary events at 10 Downing... Articles
Who was Bonar Law? 20th November 2020 Asquith, the Liberal Party leader, is said to have described Bonar Law (1858-1923), in much quoted words, as “the unknown Prime Minister”. Alistair Lexden... Articles
The real Neville Chamberlain 9th November 2020 Chamberlain is the most misunderstood statesman in modern British history. Alistair Lexden tackled the misconceptions in his booklet, Neville Chamberlain... Articles
Winston's words of warning 9th November 2020 Boris Johnson is in deep trouble. Will he be able to rescue his reputation and his political authority? In a letter published in The Sunday Times on November 8... Articles
Captain Anthony Eden M.C. 5th November 2020 A lengthy report in The Times on November 2 gave details of a forthcoming auction of the Military Cross and other medals awarded to Anthony Eden during the... Articles
Churchill's scheme for English regions 19th October 2020 There are some who advocate the creation of a parliament for England now that the other three parts of the United Kingdom have their own legislatures. In a... Articles
A doctor in the house? 9th October 2020 At the White House, American presidents have all their wants supplied; at No 10, prime ministers are not nearly so well served. That was the theme of an... Articles