Tag Archives: Despatch Box

An incredulous grasp of what the nation expects

Posted on December 12, 2018 by ianchisnall

There are always challenges in organisations where the person theoretically in charge of events or policies is assumed to be getting heavily involved in every element of the tasks. I have spent nearly 15 years working with a local police … Continue reading →

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A Parliamentary Covenant

Posted on December 16, 2015 by ianchisnall

Despite the best estimates of the Auctioneers at Christies, the red despatch box which was made up for Margaret Thatcher at tax payer expense when she became a Minister, was sold yesterday by her estate for £240,000, well in excess of … Continue reading →

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Who owns the despatch boxes?

Posted on December 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

The news that Christie’s are due to sell various items from the estate of Margaret Thatcher today including her Prime Ministerial despatch box, with an anticipated price of £5,000 and a number of other items that were given to the Prime … Continue reading →

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