A focus on family history
Tuesday, 20 April 1937
Very cold and wet, absolutely rotten weather. Went to Lady Lowther in Hill St to lunch, met Lady Churchhill. Both lovely, made Mrs David & self very welcome. Lovely lunch, cocktails & cigarettes. Promised to go to Lady Churchill’s to see her children. Lots of invitations coming in. Had a lovely time, very cold & wet, so took the bus back to 130 and stayed in for the night.
Sunday, 18 April 1937
Went with Mrs David to Petticoat Lane. Had a guide, 8 of us. Were all nearly frozen with the cold & rain. Took us also to the dog markets and hirdo? [hair do?] also. Got back to lunch then went to Albert Hotel to hear Richard Tauber. Good crowd, but still plenty of seats. Paid 3/6 in gallery.? Saw all the N.Z. [people]. Got back to tea, very tired. Mrs Robertson took me out to supper, shandy & sandwiches, took bus back at 11 –
Friday, 16 April 1937
Still wet and cold. Went with Mrs David & joined the Overseas Club; 15 / to join & 10/ sub. Had lunch at the Brassiere at Lyons, then went to a picture show. Back in time for dinner.