Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 245
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Harrogate to Summerbridge by motor, about 35 miles. An exceedingly pretty run. Caught Ruth and Mrs. Halford finishing lunch. Stayed the afternoon and then brought them back in the car. Spent the evening at Merton Road, the whole family being there. Harrogate famous for its mineral springs is a fine town beautifully situated and as we passed through appeared thronged with fashionable folk.
Friday 18th August
Left Bradford at 9 AM and reached London at 1.30. Took Dr. Paul, Alice and Miss Cowlishaw to dinner at the "Rendezvous", then to see "Hobsons Choice" which proved a very entertaining show.
Saturday 19th August
Left London at 1 o'clock. Capt. Forrest returned in the same train. I was O.C. Troops on the journey to Boulogne, where we arrived at 5.30. Our car was waiting and we reached home at 7 PM, having thoroughly enjoyed the short leave. Found many letters awaiting me, also papers.
Sunday 20th August
Brigade Major and myself visited the Canadian Sector. Called at Corps HQrs., thence to HQrs. of 2nd Canadian Division. Went into plans, maps, etc. in the C.R.A.s Office. Lunched with Gen. Turner, G.O.C. 2nd Canadian Division. Visited temporary HQrs. of 4th Canadian Division, but missed the GOC. General Watson. I however saw Col. Ironside, GSO.I. Called at 2nd Army HQrs. on return journey. Picked up telephone which had been left for repairs, and also secured some maps of our new sector.
Monday 21st August
Spent the morning writing letters and going through orders accumulated during my absence. Col. Rabett and his Adjutant to lunch. I am informed Rabett is now the proud father of a son. Went into St. Omer during the afternoon re car supplies. Rabett went with me. Looked over the Abbey ruins and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Both are very fine and well worth visiting. The former is a monument to the terrible doings of the