Item 03: Norman Thomas Gilroy war diary, 18 May-18 July 1915 - Page 78
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Tuesday 19th[20th] July 1915. Stayed aboard all day. After tea went out with 2nd Mate and a couple of his friends to Epping Forest.
Wednesday 20th[21st] July 1915. Went over to Fr Davidsons home shortly after breakfast. We then proceeded by train to Fenchurch St & underground from Mark Lane to Victoria which is very close to Westminster Cathedral where a High Mass in honor of Belgian Day was celebrated. The huge edifice was packed with people, but we went right up & to a reserved part next to the High Altar. The Cardinal was seated on his throne, and the Assistant Bishop of Cardinal Mercier the renowned[?] Belgian Cardinal, celebrated. The singing was most beautiful. Seated close to us was a crowd of Belgian officers, wounded or[?]