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.]