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9 Feb 1915, wrote to Willie [William Gilchrist Clark-Maxwell] about an intended sale to Mr Palmer.
12 Feb 1915, Mr Howes, the District Valuer, from Salisbury and Mr Till came and looked over the house.
24 Jun 1915, Foley called and gave him the title deeds of the house he had bought in East Street.
21 Aug 1915, military tents set up in the Lion Field.
25 Aug 1915, sold the donkey cart and harness to Batley, of Corsham for £2.
18 Sep 1915, letter from Mr Neville Chamberlain.
20 Sep 1915, letter from Mr Neville Chamberlain.
22 Sep 1915, Mr and Mrs Neville Chamberlain came over from Bath.
14 Nov 1915, Anthony Methuen came over from Corsham, the first time he has seen him since he was wounded. "Gave him a copy of my paper, on the successive houses at Bowden".
13 Dec 1915, the soldiers that were billeted in the village were removed to Melksham.
6 Feb 1916, Miss Awdry told them that Poulshot Church had been accidentally burned down.
16 Feb 1916, first night of restriction of lighting.
14 Apr 1916, a new order received requiring the striking of all out-door clocks to be suspended at night.
20 Jun 1916, put some court rolls of manors which Henry Sharington was Lord in the early part of the reign of Queen Elizabeth in the inner room.
8 Aug 1916, Hobart-Hampdens came to see the Great Charter of Henry III.
Last diary entry is 10 Dec 1916. |