Item 15: Archie Barwick diary, 1 October-14 December 1918 - Page 63
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This morning I went down to Plymouth to book my seats for tonight, you have to get in early if you want good seats for there is always a big rush especially on first nights. "Arlette" is the play tonight. I got wet to the skin walking down to the tram for it simply poured down in torrents & I was like a drowned rat, however I done my business & on my way back called in for my boots. I got the shock of my life when they asked me 7/- for half soling & healing, give you an idea of the high prices running in England at the present time.
5th. Anniversary of our most disastrous stunt at "Flers" 2 years ago when our Company C. & D. were pretty well wiped out & I got a dig in the leg with the bayonet. Theres not many of the lads left now who took part in that mix up I am the only representative from our Coy. who is here.
Went to the Theatre last night to see "Arlette" & I was greatly