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5.
Went to Zoological Gardens and Zoo. Saw the animals being fed,
nothing more of interest. Taronga Park in Sydney is much nicer.
6.
Went through Westminster Abbey, most wonderful. Saw Coronation
Chair and everything pertaining to ancient and modern history. Saw Unknown
Soldier's grave... We all sat in the chair where Nelson used to sit, now is Lord
Jellicoe. Is in a hall used for meeting of the Army and Navy officers. Hall built
900 years ago by William Rufus. Saw Trafalgar Square, Nelson's monument, Sir
Henry Havelock. Also saw Houses of Parliament. At night went for a walk down
Strand. The clock in tower of Parliament House is called Big Ben. Long hand
measures 14 ft and hours hand 9 ft.
7.
Saw changing of guards at Buckingham Palace. Went down Regent
Street, bought gloves 6/11, stockings 4/11.
8.
Saw trooping of the colours at Whitehall, very wonderful sight. The
drum and fife band and brass band were lovely to listen to. From there we went
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to the Tower of London, built by William Rufus 1066. Saw all through the different towers and
had all explained by guide. Traitors Gate on Thames, Armoury, and all Royal Jewels. Crown
presented to King by India, value £60,000. Had lunch at Lyons, then to St James Square. Went
through Lancaster House, built by Edward III for his son, 1 st Duke of York. Saw bridal gowns
from Queen Victoria to present Queen, also all Coronation gowns and robes for the same
period, also clothes worn by Victoria's children and Edward and Alexandra's family and
different members of Royal Family. Getting quite dirty now. Went to Pall Mall, Piccadilly,
Regent Street, Mr A and myself.
9.
Len and I went to Union Bank, Corn Hill, drew £25. Shopping in
afternoon, bought overcoat for Len £3-10-0. Had tea at Express Cafe, principal
cafes on Strand are ABC, Express and Lyons.
10.
Left Arundel Hotel at 12 o'clock per car on our way to Manchester.
Gone 100 miles had tea and stayed the night at the Rose and Crown Hotel,
Kibworth (in Leicestershire). All the way along the road, when we are out of
London, there are lovely farms and farm houses, the roads are beautiful.
Passed through several towns.
11 th. Left for Lancashire at 9.30. Travelled 150 miles over very mountainous country, all roads
are perfect. Rained until afternoon, when on highest ground clouds were so low could scarcely
see to drive. Some parts scenery very nice, others (?). Moors with bracken. Passed through
Matlock, Sheffield, Buxton and others, arriving at 74 Drill Hall Lane at 6.45 (at Church near
Accrington). Mrs Hesketh very much surprised and excited. Lancashire people most hospitable,
cannot do enough for us. Ashworths are staying at their aunt's place. Len sleeps at Bartrams'
and I sleep at Miss Robinson's. We get our meals out.
12.
Went to Blackpool, the city of pleasure, saw the Tower Zoo and
dance room. Great holiday resort. Mr John Blair came with us. Lancashire
people rather poor, mostly work in the mills, times very dire. Several mills
closed.
13.
Did some washing, went to the market. Lovely vegetables and fruit
and everything you could need. Bought stocking 2/6, bought our tea and had it
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