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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 21 June: Attended a Grand Ball at Countess Onslow’s near Guildford

Monday, 21 June 1937

Went to Australia House for mail, only 1 from Bill. Met Mrs Webb & daughter. Had lunch at Regent Palace Hotel, not worth 2/3. Came back to A. H. Booked passage by coach to Edinburgh, £5.12.6., 2 days trip. Back to dinner then out to Mabel’s flat. Fred, Mabel & self went to Grand Ball at Countess Onslow’s at Guildford, a most wonderful palace [Clandon Park], such wealth I could not imagine. Had a great time.  Fred drove me home at 2.30.

West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RQ, UK
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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 20 June: Special service at Temple Church followed by a play

Sunday, 20 June 1937

Went to Harley Street, could not see Dr. Palmer’s name anywhere. Very cold, like winter. After dinner went to special service at the Temple Church. Big crowd, lovely choir singing. Came back, had tea in bedroom, then to the Arts Theatre for play. Col’s sister invited Mrs Everett & I. Got home about 11. Made tea in bedroom, very cold.

26 Bedford Square London Borough of Camden, London WC1B, UK

Temple, London, City of London, London EC4Y 7HL, UK

City of Westminster, London, UK

6-7 Great Newport Street, City of Westminster, London WC2H 7JB, UK
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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 18 June: Caledonian Market, shopping and the theatre

Friday, 18 June 1937

Went to Caledonian Markets with Miss Slattery & Mrs E, an enormous place, a lot of rubbish, great quantity of silver there. Fruit is cheap. Bought silver coffee pot for 2/6 also apples & tomatoes. Had lunch at Lyons – got back to the hotel feeling very tired. Had a rest, then made a cup of tea. Mrs E & I took bus to Shepherds Bush. Bought pair of shoes for 7/6. Back again to dinner, then to the Lyceum Theatre. Saw Richard Tauber & Evelyn Laye in Paganini. Great storm as we got out. Had to wait ¾ hr before we got a taxi. Had tea & then to bed.

21 Wellington Street, London, Greater London WC2E 7DN, UK

26 Bedford Place, London Borough of Camden, WC1B, UK

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, London W12, UK

Bermondsey Square, London Borough of Southwark, London SE1, UK
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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 17 June: Ascot Day

Thursday, 17 June 1937

Ascot Day. Most fashionable course in the world. Had breakfast in bed. Mrs Carter called. Got dressed, took her to Jaques for frock, no good. Had lunch then went to Oxford St & SoHo – had tea, left her about 6. Had a good day. She had hay fever pretty bad & does not look too good.

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 15 June: Lunch at the Strand Palace

Tuesday, 15 June 1937

Met Mabel to get the dress. Walked about the room to make sure it suited her. Also bought her hat at Jaques. Took me to lunch to Strand Palace, then went up to 6? to see Mrs Jowl, who is very sick, home sick & nervous. Leaving by boat on Saturday, Orford, for Sydney. Doctor says it is through the climate, rather cool & dull today. Got back about 4. Afternoon tea in the bedroom.

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 14 June: No letters, easy day

Monday, 14 June 1937

Mrs Everett & I went to Aust House for mail, no letters until Wednesday. Walked around, came back for lunch, had rest till dinner time. All the N.Z. went to Savoy dinner for N.Z. had a rather quiet day. Feeling pretty tired.

Strand, London, Greater London WC2B 4LA, UK

26 Bedford Place,

London Borough of Camden, WC1B, UK
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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 12 June: Shoe shopping at Saville Row then a drive to Croydon Aerodrome

Saturday, 12 June 1937

Nice day. Went into S. Row. Bought a pair of satin shoes, feel very sore with walking, 4/11. Came back for lunch. Went to Mabel’s flat at 1.30. Fred, Mabel and I went for a drive to Croydon Aerodrome. Had afternoon tea there then went over the place with a guide. Wonderful place, then back to flat at 7. Mr & Mrs Burtonshaw, boyfriend of Phil’s, to dinner. Finished at 9.30 then played poker & K & K won about 1/4. Had supper, then boy drove me home at 2.30 after a very good day.

Croydon, Greater London CR0, UK

London, Greater London EC1V 3QW, UK
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