Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 141
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June 11 He wasn't a bad poor beggar of a parson but still he could have been better. After Church a middle aged lady nearly fell on my neck & kissed me. Of course I didn't mind but would have preferred one of the girls. The rain still hangs about. Trammed to the gardens this afternoon, & then walked back. Would like a few days more to have a good look round & as for girls – gee! There are hundreds of them – in fact thousands! Isabel smokes cigs! Good time tonight, 3 lady visitors & 1 gent.
12 Still like rain, must visit the Barber. Arthur & I went for a run through the City. Mr Wilson showed us over the Electrical Show Rooms & it was jolly interesting too. Rain Mafeesh so far. After dinner we went to the famous Old Abbey – (1058) then to the Jewish School for Ethel. The Kiddies were characters too. Had tea & the