Sir Wnstons 80th Birthday In Picdilly , Lonodn an exhibition opened showing Sir Winston Churchills 80th Birthday presentation fund . Letters from contributers are on show and a huge birthday cake with 80 candles . The amount subscribed will be kept secret until Sir Winston recieves the cheques as will the number of subscribers , but already the number of individual and firms who have sent contributions run into six figures . The smallest contribution so far is 3 pence the largest is 10 , 000 pounds from a company . Sir Winstons Churchills letters of thanks which reads ' I am deeply touched by your kind contribution to my birthday present and greatful for your good wishes ' Signed Winston Churchill 18th November 1954