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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
C O R R IDO R S O F P OW E R
Ma y 1 5 to 24, 2020
a p ro g ra m of th e st a nfo rd
a lu m ni asso ciati o n
Focusing on the life and haunts
of Winston Churchill, this extraordinary new program
gives our travelers a vivid, up-close look at England’s
World War II years. With Stanford professor Brad
Osgood, we’ll visit the underground Churchill War
Rooms in London and hear about the famous code
breakers at Bletchley Park. We’ll ponder Churchill’s
roots at Blenheim Palace, his birthplace, and visit his
beloved country estate, Chartwell. We’ll also trace
the lives of other powerful political figures who loom
large in England’s history, visiting Hughenden, once
the home of Benjamin Disraeli, and the rambling
Cliveden estate, where Britain’s first female member
of parliament, Nancy Astor, once lived, and was also
once a Stanford overseas campus. Relive history
with us!
B R E T T S. T H O M P S O N , ’ 8 3, D I R E CTO R , S TA N F O R D T R AV E L / S T U DY
Highlights
W A L K in the footsteps S T A Y at London’s Royal J O U R N E Y to grand
of Bletchley Park’s code Horseguards Hotel, in historic estates, including
breakers and learn how the same building as the Churchill’s house at Chart-
cracking the Enigma code National Liberal Club, well and his birthplace
helped hasten the end which hosted the likes of Blenheim Palace, Disraeli’s
of WWII. Churchill, Gladstone and Hughenden, Nancy Astor’s
Lloyd George. Cliveden, and the Roths-
COVER: LONDON childs’ Waddesdon.
ROYAL HORSEGUARDS HOTEL, LONDON
Faculty Leader
B R A D O S G O O D , who joined Stanford in 1985, teaches electrical
engineering at the School of Engineering and has a courtesy appointment
in the School of Education as a result of his work on a national project
on the calculus curriculum. He has taught courses ranging from
undergraduate seminars on signals and information to advanced
mathematical topics and the science and technology stemming from
World War II. Dr. Osgood’s research focuses on geometric function theory
and its applications, and signal processing. He was the first recipient of
the Helen and Peter Bing Centennial Professorship, awarded to him in
1992. He has also been a visiting professor at institutes in Sweden and
France. Outside of academia, he plays the trombone, which he fondly
“For the refers to as “the ultimate analog device.” On this program, Professor
Osgood will lecture on the role of science and technology during WWII,
especially with regard to Britain’s history of code-breaking and radar.
educational- He’ll also discuss the cooperation between the U.S. and Britain and the
important part Churchill played in these developments.
minded
At Stanford:
— Professor, electrical engineering, since 1997; senior associate
dean for student affairs, 2003–2016—School of Engineering
traveler,
— Professor, by courtesy, School of Education, since 1997
— Professor, 1995–1996; associate professor, 1988–1995;
assistant professor, 1985–1988—Department of Mathematics
Stanford trips Other positions:
— Assistant professor and Benjamin Peirce Lecturer on
cannot be
Mathematics, Harvard University, 1980–1985
— Lecturer, the Fourier Transform and its Applications, American
Mathematical Society, 2019
matched.”
— Davies Family University Fellow in Undergraduate Education,
since 2009
— Helen and Peter Bing Centennial Professorship, 1992–1997
— Walter J. Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1988
— BS and MS, mathematics, 1976, Carnegie Mellon University
KITT Y HOLDEN, ’67 — PhD, mathematics, 1980, University of Michigan
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
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CLIVEDEN GARDENS
Bletchley
Park LONDON Charterhou
Blenheim Churchill Museum
Palace Waddesdon and Cabinet War
Rooms The Royal
Manor Horseguards Hote
Oxford Houses of Parliame
Cliveden River Thames
Hughenden
Manor
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Tha m e London
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UNITED KINGDOM Chartwell
Itinerary was remodeled by Robert
Adam for the first duke in the
18th century and today features
T U ES DAY, M AY 19
LONDON
Spend this morning at the
ornate Corinthian columns and Houses of Parliament, where
F R I DAY & S AT U R DAY, marble statues, as well as a we tour the House of Lords
M AY 15 & 16 wealth of art within its grand and the House of Commons,
DEPART U.S. / gaining insights into some 1,000
interiors. After our tour, enjoy
LONDON, ENGLAND
some free time to view the years of history and modern-
Depart the U.S. on overnight day politics, while being awed
splendid gardens. This evening
flights to London, arriving on by the Parliament building’s
is at leisure. ROYAL HORSEGUARDS
Saturday. Transfer to our hotel, HOTEL (B,L) stunning art and architecture.
centrally located between the Continue to the Charterhouse,
Thames and Trafalgar Square M O N DAY, M AY 18 a former Carthusian monastery.
and close to Covent Garden CHARTWELL / KENT / Founded in the 14th century,
and Theatreland. Gather for a WESTERHAM the site became a boys’ school
welcome reception and dinner Start the day with a visit to in the 16th century, and remains
this evening. ROYAL HORSEGUARDS Chartwell, Churchill’s beloved one today. Tour this historic
HOTEL (5/16: D) country estate, which overlooks site with one of the “Brothers”
the picturesque Weald of Kent. (a resident of the almshouse).
S U N DAY, M AY 17 View many of the legend-
LONDON The afternoon and evening are
ary figure’s personal effects at leisure. ROYAL HORSEGUARDS
Set out early today for a pri- and artifacts that the site now HOTEL (B)
vate pre-opening tour of the holds. After a tour of the house,
Churchill War Rooms, made up explore the Victorian gardens, W E D N ES DAY, M AY 20
of the Cabinet War Rooms, a a sanctuary for him during LONDON /
historic underground complex the most tumultuous times AYLESBURY
that housed a British govern- of the war. From there, travel This morning we leave World
ment command center through- to the nearby market town of War II behind, touring loca-
out the Second World War, and Westerham, which has a his- tions in London that are linked
the Churchill Museum, which tory tracing back to the Vikings to the Cold War, from Artillery
explores the life of Winston and Romans. Following lunch Mansions to MI6’s “Secret
Churchill. This afternoon, tour and a wine tasting at a nearby Information Service.” We’ll learn
the Duke of Northumberland’s vineyard, sample local produce about “dead letter boxes,” un-
Syon House, built in the 16th and cheese at a farm. Return derground bunkers and hungry
century and the last surviving to London for dinner at a pub KGB agents’ favorite wartime
ducal residence in Greater this evening. ROYAL HORSEGUARDS eatery. Next, travel to Bletchley
London. The Tudor mansion HOTEL (B,L,D)
use
l
ent
OXFORD
BLETCHLEY PARK LONDON
Park and hear one of the most Oxford skyline from a different Britain’s greatest houses.
remarkable stories of World vantage point. The remainder of Seat of the Dukes of
War II, where the ground-break- the afternoon is at leisure, offer- Marlborough and the birth-
ing achievements of the Park’s ing a chance to experience this place of Winston Churchill,
indefatigable code breakers college town firsthand before Blenheim was designed on
provided crucial assistance returning to our country accom- an awe-inspiring scale with
to the Allied war effort. Learn modations. HARTWELL HOUSE (B,L) more than 2,000 acres of
about the clandestine opera- beautiful parkland landscaped
tions that took place here, and F R I DAY, M AY 22 by “Capability” Brown. Take
enjoy free time to explore the CLIVEDEN / a tour of the grounds, then
code-breaking huts with their HUGHENDEN explore independently before
fascinating galleries and exhib- This morning, delve into the afternoon tea. Afterward visit
its, including the largest and house and expansive gardens Waddesdon Manor, a 19th-
most comprehensive display of of the Cliveden estate, which century Renaissance-style
Enigma machines in the world. includes a Japanese-style château, which features
Arrive early this evening at Hart- Water Garden, an Italianate elegant architecture echoing
well House, our lovely country Long Garden and a 1/3-acre that of the Loire Valley. While
hotel and our base for the next historic maze. The estate has here, we’ll enjoy a cellar tour
four nights, set amid gardens served as home to an earl, and a wine tasting. Back at
and parkland just outside of countesses, dukes, a Prince Hartwell House, toast our
Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. of Wales and even a Stanford journey this evening at a
HARTWELL HOUSE (B,L,D) overseas campus. After our special farewell reception
stroll through the gardens, and dinner. HARTWELL HOUSE
T H U R S DAY, M AY 21 enjoy a sumptuous lunch, then (B,L,D)
OXFORD continue to Hughenden, former
Enjoy a full-day excursion home of Prime Minister Benja- S U N DAY, M AY 24
to Oxford, beginning with a min Disraeli in the 19th century AYLESBURY /
walking tour that reveals the and later home to a WWII LONDON / U.S.
history of this famous seat of map-making operation. Transfer to London Heathrow
learning. View some of Oxford HARTWELL HOUSE (B,L,D) Airport and check in for
University’s most iconic and flights home. (B)
magnificent buildings and enjoy S AT U R DAY, M AY 23
a private visit to one of the col- BLENHEIM PALACE /
leges to hear a guest lecture. WADDESDON MANOR
After lunch, board a riverboat This morning, visit Blenheim
and take in views of the Palace, undoubtedly one of
Trip Information included Independent and private transfers
Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insur-
ance Excess-baggage charges Personal
DATES items such as internet access, telephone and
May 15 to 24, 2020 (10 days) fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup
services
SIZE
AIR ARRANGEMENTS
32 participants (single accommodations
limited—please call for availability) You are responsible for booking and purchasing
airfare to the start location and from the end
COST*
location of the program. These air purchases are
$9,995 per person, double occupancy NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in
$12,095 per person, single occupancy making these independent arrangements, we will
*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers send you details with your confirmation materials
add $300 per person on when to arrive and depart.
WHAT TO E XPECT
INCLUDED
8 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 8 We consider this to be a moderately strenuous
breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners Welcome program that is at times physically demanding
and farewell receptions Gratuities to guides and busy. Daily activities involve one to two miles
and drivers for all group activities All tours and of walking, sometimes on uneven terrain such as
excursions as described in the itinerary Trans- cobblestone streets or dirt paths, and standing for
fers and baggage handling on program arrival extended periods of time during tours of museums,
and departure days Minimal medical, accident towns, and homes and their gardens and grounds.
and evacuation insurance Educational program Guided tours will require climbing up and down
with lecture series and pre-departure materials, several flights of stairs that sometimes are without
including recommended reading list, a selected handrails. While we generally travel by motor coach,
book, map and travel information Services some sites do not allow the coaches to pull directly
of our professional tour manager to assist you in front, thus requiring a short walk to reach the
throughout the program entrance. Participants must be physically fit, in good
health and able to keep up with the group without
NOT INCLUDED
assistance from tour staff. We welcome travelers 15
International and U.S. domestic airfare Pass- years of age and older on this program.
port and visa fees Immunization costs Meals
and beverages other than those specified as
WADDESDON MANOR, BUCKINGHAMSHIREE
Terms & Conditions offered includes special benefits services, sickness, weather, strike,
Deposit & Final Payment
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required to reserve space for this 14 days of written confirmation of other causes beyond our control.
program. Sign up online at alumni. your participation on the trip. All such losses or expenses will
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prior to departure. As a condition program cost for nonmembers is to this published itinerary as may
of participation, all confirmed $300 more than the members’ price. be deemed necessary. The right is
participants are required A person traveling as a guest paid reserved to cancel any program prior
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traveling on this program. You may
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choose to subscribe to optional trip-
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M ay 15 to 24, 2020
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“The monuments, museums and cemeteries we visited made
me realize the impact of WW I on 20th-century history and
on America’s increasingly important role as a world power.”
B I L L B U R T N E S S , ’ 5 4 , M B A ’ 6 0 , G R E AT W A R C E N T E N A R Y, 2 018
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
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