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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 25 August: Paris to London

Wednesday, 25 August 1937

Left Paris at 10 – got to Dieppe at 1 – crossed over very calm to Newhaven and reach London at 7 – got back to Hotel, in time for dinner. Found nice bunch of roses in room from Mrs Cantor. Went to Strand Palace at 9.30 to see Mrs Webb – with Mrs Cantor and got back at 11.30. Great crowds of visitors everywhere. Wrote to Jack Sprig to see if Mrs Cantor could come with us but he says it is impossible.

East Sussex BN9, UK

372 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 0JJ, UK

France

26 Bedford Place London Borough of Camden, WC1B, UK

26 Rue de Montholon 75009 Paris, France
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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 11 July: Yorkshire to London

Sunday, 11 July 1937

Spent the night at the York Hotel, lovely place, beautiful meal. Left this morning for the 2nd days trip to London; morning tea at Allerton, funny hotel, lunch at Grantham, afternoon tea at Cambridge Red Lion Hotel. Went into the University grounds, through the Cathedral, heard the organ playing. Place is full of the College building. Left there at 5, got back to the hotel [St Margaret’s Hotel] at 8, after a lovely trip on the 2nd day. Elsie wants me to go up again next month, but don’t think I can.

Cambridge University; 11 July 1937
Cambridge University; 11 July 1937

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

The Old Schools, Trinity Ln, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1TN, UK

Station Road West, Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22 4NL, UK

West Yorkshire, UK

Lincolnshire, UK

Station Parade, York, North Yorkshire YO24 1AA, England

 

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 22 June: Royal Garden Party

Tuesday, 22 June 1937

Lovely day, stayed in all the morning, getting ready for the Royal Garden Party. 18 went from this hotel [St Margaret’s], caused quite a sensation in the street waiting for the taxi’s. My dress looked very nice. A wonderful party, the King shook hands with me. The Queen looked charming & Queen Mary always in white. The biggest garden party Royalty had ever given, 10,000 guests. Saw quite a number that I knew.  The entrance all carpeted in deep rose pink & gold. Very beautiful. Mrs & Mrs Spriggins called at night also Mrs Webb & Cantor. Had 12 people in the bedroom for supper – late night.

On the steps of St Margaret's Hotel about to head off for the Royal Garden Party. At back are Molly and Dot Hall, in front from L-R, possibly Mrs McCabe, Mrs Everett and Thirza Pidgeon
On the steps of St Margaret’s Hotel about to head off for the Royal Garden Party. At back are Molly and Dot Hall, in front from L-R, possibly Mrs McCabe, Mrs Everett and Thirza Pidgeon

 

Invitation to an Afternoon Party at Buckingham Palace, 22 June 1

Invitation to an Afternoon Party at Buckingham Palace, 22 June 1

Invitation to an Afternoon Party at Buckingham Palace, 22 June 1

Entrance to 26 Bedford Place, formerly St Margaret's Hotel (Mar 2013)
Entrance to 26 Bedford Place, formerly St Margaret’s Hotel (Mar 2013)

 

 

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 28 May: Chelsea Flower Show

Friday, 28 May 1937

Had a big day. Went to station at 9 to collect our lost luggage. Porter wanted to charge 1/- a packet for it. I saw the superintendent, so did not pay it. Got a taxi back. Then went to Westminster Abbey to see the decorations. Charged 5/ to go in, very beautiful, had lunch. Mrs Everett & I then took bus to Chelsea Flower Show, the greatest flower show in the world. Another 2/6 (the day before it was 10 /-). Walked & sat down at times, spent hours there, it was marvellous. After dinner went to the pictures. Saw Three Smart Girls, 2/6, a good show – got back at 12 – midnight.

 

[Note: The Chelsea Flower Show had a special “ Coronation Empire Exhibition” in 1937 in honour of the recent coronation. An image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the 1937 show.  This year (2013) the best show garden was awarded to Trailfinders Australian Garden by Fleming’s.]

 

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 27 May: Return to London, luggage went missing

Thursday, 27 May 1937

Grace, Mrs R. came down to the station to help us with our cases. Left here at 10, by train to London. When we arrived at Paddington our luggage has disappeared from the van. We were very upset, rang up and it was put out at Teignmouth, porter rang at 9 to say it would be back at 3 in the morning. Arrived at Margaret’s Hotel about 6.30. some delay as we got to Paddington at 3.45.

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 27 April: The Royal Mint

Tuesday, 27 April 1937

Nice morning, met the N.Z. folks at 12. Had lunch at 12. Had lunch at Lyons, then bus out to the [Royal] Mint – opposite the Tower of London. Long walk, all very tired. Had afternoon tea there and went back to St Margaret’s Hotel to dinner and had a game of bridge at night. Raining heavy as I left, borrowed umbrella from Mrs Everett.

Went to several churches in the morning, the Temple and Temple Bar.

 

[St Margaret’s Hotel was situated at 26 Bedford Place. Thirza’s New Zealand friends were based there. After her visit to the Continent, Thirza relocated from 130 Belgrave Street to St Margaret’s.]

Bedford Place outside the former St Margaret's Hotel (Mar 2013)

 

Looking towards 26 Bedford Place, the former St Margaret's Hotel (Mar 2013)

 

Entrance to 26 Bedford Place, formerly St Margaret's Hotel (Mar 2013)
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