Item 03: Walter Bruce Rainsford diary, 1 January 1916-31 December 1916 - Page 91
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[Page 91]
reached 70 kilos. ( a kilo = 2lbs 3 ½ ozs) (87)
Thursday 27" July (9pm)
This afternoon I went on a tour of inspection round the city of Boulonge - sur - Mer. I found St John's Church of England, Hôtel de ville, Palais de Justice, Théâtre municipal, Jardin des Tintelleries, City tennis courts. Spent an interesting quarter of an hour at the fire station (Hôtel des pompiers)) when fire drill was on. The firemen are soldiers from the garrison. Went over "the Château" now used as French headquarters & barracks. Had a look at the underground chapel and also a number of subterranean passageways & vaults which extend under the whole city so my guide, a friendly French private told me. The Chateau is entered from the upper or old city, i.e. from the ramparts in