Item 01: Charles Monaghan diary, 1916 - Page 337
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[Page 337]
20 November 1916
Up betimes & prepare for Armiens. Scratch breakfast we get ourselves. Bob, Johno. & self catch car on road & heights of the city at 8.m. A good run in thro', La Houssye, Pont Noyelles & Querrieux, Barrier, Passes. Land in centre of city at 9.30 a.m. cafe & shops. Enjoy the change.. Chemin-de-fer. Meet Jock Heylin, visit cathedral – a magnificent beautiful structure. John Baptist's bone. Postcards. Dinner of bif-stik, at restaurant. Promenade. Canals Belfrey, Jehic & Museum. Y. M.C.A. Dentists. Arcade. Souvenirs. Supper. Catch, French car to near barrier. Wait here for ¾ hour at 7.30 p.m. Aeroplane. 3 moving lights among the stars. Uncanny. Jock &amo; the officer. Collapse. Board amb. car which lands us ½ mile from home. Spent a good, enjoyable day.