Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 2 September: Farewell London, a new frontier beckons

Thursday, 2 September 1937

Had breakfast ¼ to 8, left hotel with Mrs Cantor for Waterloo Station. Caught the 9 train to Southampton. The Spriggins in same train. Arrive at 11 o’clock, go through the style, show all passports,  etc. Sailed at 1 o’clock, in the Duchess of Richmond, lovely boat 20,000 tonnes. Meals very good, orchestra at every meal also afternoon tea. Called Cherbourg at 6.30. Took on some passengers, also cars. A calm passage so far. Paid 4/+ for chair to lounge in. Walked the deck after dinner then to bed.

France

UK

London Borough of Lambeth, London SE1, UK

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

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