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Thursday, 19 August 1937

Lucerne

Had a cup of tea as soon as arrived.

Left Baudin Hotel at 7 – caught Paris train at 8. Troyes, 1 stop run of 2 hrs – Then on to Belfort, a very large town, then Mulhouse then Bale [Bâle or Basel, Switzerland], very large had to change trains here, show passport luggage searched. The Swiss train, to Olten and Lucerne. Arrived about 6, in time for dinner, Madame Pini met us & took us to the Wagner Hotel, then called and saw me. Gave me 21.30 to the £1. The Bank 21.66 – so she made a few pence, took me around & showed me the shops, but I was too tired. Came home to dinner.

Switzerland

France

75011 Paris, France

Saturday, 14 August 1937

Left Victoria Station at 9.15 – got to Newhaven 11.15. Took the S.S. Paris across to Dieppe. Reached there at 2.15 – by the time we got away was 3. Longest train I have ever seen. Great crowd left behind for the 2d [second?] train. Reached Paris at 5.45- such crowds. By the time we got away on the buses was about 7. Got to my Hotel Baudin, had a light diner, then met Mrs Sandford, to try and get into the Jolies Berges, but could not, heavy rain fell so we went into the Jolies Rest. and had lemonade. Got back at 11 – and went to bed.

113 Avenue Ledru Rollin

75011 Paris, France

France

East Sussex BN9, UK

City of Westminster, London SW1V, UK

26 Bedford Place London Borough of Camden, WC1B, UK

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 19 August: From Paris to Lucerne, Switzerland

Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 14 August: Travelled to Paris by ferry and train