Item 01: Arthur Newling diary, 7 April-24 September 1917 - Page 97
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<p>[Page 97]</p><p>Tuesday, 4 September 1917<br />Air Raid 11.30 to 1 a.m. this night.<br />Went to dentist 9.30 till 10.30 thence into town. Went over Tower of London & up the Monument. Then to Y.M. Hqrs., had lunch - had long walk round West End, called at Stewart Dawsons, Regent St. Left town 5.30 for Woodleigh. Also went to Art Gallery & called at Clements & Newlings.</p><p>Wednesday, 5 September 1917<br />Went into town. Saunders & Shepherd, saw Mr S. & Stewart Dawsons. Met Lottie - went taxi ride round Hyde Park, saw Buckingham Palace, Marlborough House & West End. Then to His Majestys Theatre to "Chu Chin Chow" - Oscar Ashe etc - very pretty. Raid last night killed 11, wounded 62. Big thunderstorm.</p>