A focus on family history
Friday, 23 April 1937
A nice day but cold – went down to Russell Square to meet the N.Z. folks, not having seen them for a week – had lunch, bought new coat, brown, then took green car to Windsor Castle. Lovely drive, walked all around the grounds, great crowd. Feeling very tired after dinner. Went down to the flat to spend evening with the Davidsons & Mr Hyland. Arrived home about 12.
Thursday, 22 April 1937
Went to Australia House. Met Ethel Kingdon & her husband. Had a chat then Miss Dunleary and I had lunch. Met Mr Cockrane [sp? Possibly Cochrane], who took us to his hotel, the Imperial, then out to the Tower of London, at 5.15. A long walk back at 7, but too tired to go to an at-home, at the overseas club – so went to bed. Doing too much.
[The Imperial Hotel was located in Russell Square and was demolished after the second world war. It had a sister hotel designed by the same architect, The Hotel Russell, which still stands.]
Monday, 5 April 1937
Another day like yesterday. Took my plate to the dentist. Had to leave it all day so sat in the lounge before the fire. Just had some tomato soup, served in my bedroom. Lay down in afternoon. Got my teeth at 6 o’clock. After dinner, took bus to Russell Square. The N.Z ers were very pleased to see me. The teeth are a great success – cost 30/-.
[Thirza’s New Zealand friends from the ship were staying at St Margaret’s Hotel in Bedford Place, near Russell Square.]