Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I
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BC Archives MS-0392 - Box 1, Volume 4-5
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Canterbury + Cooden Camp 42 May (22 to 24) 22 MONDAY (143-223) 5th Month 1916
Morning to the Museum - afternoon the Cathedral + St. Martin's Church - supposed to be the oldest in England - a church for 1700 yrs. Walk out in country in evening _ later on with Mrs. Stewart to the Dane John Park. LIverpool Regiment marches past. Boyish lads of wretched physique.
23 TUESDAY (144-222) Take Winnie to Margate - 14 miles by bus - Fine bathing beach - Walk along the cliffs pass numerous sentries. Finish day with another stroll. Go to 3rd Lane. RFM Camp + have a chat with RP Bishop- Makes a fine soldier
24 WEDNESDAY (145-2210 (5h 16 m AM (Greenwich) Empire Day. Arrive Cooden 1 pm - Advance Guard of 1333 BTy. under a Sgt. 30 men here - Get them busy scrubbing out 'F' Hut. Go for walk to Bexhill with Lt. Welch. Bunch of boy-officers here now - Poor lads.
BC Archives, MS-0392 FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS Box 1, Volume 5, Diary and enclosures