Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 346
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I am to spend part of my leave. Arrived Portrush at 2.30 PM A very pretty spot – visited last May – and I shall enjoy swimming etc. Am staying with Major & Mrs. Rosborough. Mrs. Rosborough's mother and brother also being of the party and another married sister with her Padre husband also staying in the town.
Thursday 6th September
Showery day. Early swim at the "Pool". Very cold. Had a long walk to White Rocks. Music in the evening.
Friday 7th September
Again an early morning swim, and diving. Very invigorating. Walked round to Port Stewart near to Loch Foyle. Very rugged coast and heavy sea. Got back in evening very tired. More music at night.
Saturday 8th September
Swim in morning. Miserable wet day so remained indoors. Several visitors to dinner at night and had some music afterwards.
Sunday 9th September
Wrote letters home during the morning and also purchased two books of views which I posted to Nell. In the afternoon roamed over the Golf Links which are very celebrated, and considered the finest in the north of Ireland.
Monday 10 September
Swim in morning. A very fine day. Roamed along the beach to White Rocks. More music at night.
Tuesday 11th September
Very cold swimming this morning but still very enjoyable and bracing. Walked to Dunluce Castle, an old Ruin on the coast midway to Giant's Causeway. It is placed on a very rugged and wild Headland, and dates back to Armada days. On the return to Portrush was caught in heavy rain storm and got very wet. Anniversary of wedding day, 20 years ago.