Hunter Family Diary 1928

This blog contains the 1928 Diary of my mother, Iris Hunter and her sister Nora Hunter. At the time of it's writing, they were attending Bournemouth High School, a boarding school for girls in Bournemouth, England. It was their final year after which they would be returning to their home in Shanghai, China. Iris turned 17 in Feb of that year and her sister would be 16 in July. I've transcribed it as written along with any photos that were pasted into the diary. I've also added in a few photos

Saturday, July 29, 2017

July 30

30 Monday (212-154)

Got up early and brought the trunks downstairs. Taxi arrived at 10 AM to take us to Central Station. Said goodbye to all at Clifton and also matron and Miss Day. Arrived in London at about 1:15 PM. Went to the Bedford Hotel, got our rooms and went to tiffin. After tiffin daddy went out and we went to buy shoes etc. and also renewed our old Gwalia associations. Had tea at ABC's, awful ice cream, but nice tea. We went to the Russell Hotel to look up Mr Churn, an old schoolmate of daddy's.

Had Lemon Squash at the Winter Garden there. We went to the Ambassador Hotel to dinner, ie: the Gwalia Hotel of 1924. The place has been altered for the good. We went to the Regent Theatre to see "The Ringer" a fine mystery play.

July 29

29 Sunday (201-155)
8th after Trinity

We did a little packing after breakfast then went by tram to the square. From the square we walked up to show daddy our playing field, then we walked on to Winton. We arrived home just as it poured with the rain.
We finished all our packing after tiffin and then wrote letters. After tea we went for a short walk to the crossroads but it pelted with rain so we had to turn back. We leave tomorrow for London and then's on with our tour. Thrills!!!

I.H.