Sir Winston Talks with Mr Mendes France . Sir Winston Churchill and French Premier , Mr Pierre Mendes France , met at Sir Winston ' s ' Chartwell ' home for talks about the situation that has arisen over the collapse of the EDC conference at Brussels . Outside the house in this group are left to right ; Mr Rene Massigli , the French Ambassador in London , Mr Anthony Eden , Foreign Secretary , Mr Pierre Mendes France and Sir Winston . 23rd August 1954