1917
The Diary in December
The run-up to Christmas includes the great choral celebration of the first Seven Divisions in 1914, held at the Albert Hall.
December 3rd – 14th
War news is not good. Wynne does her local chores, then goes to London via Portsmouth, where she sees her shell-shocked friend
December 15th
A description of the Choral Commemoration of the work of the First Seven Divisions, held at the Albert Hall in the presence of the King and Queen.
December 17th – 24th
The run-up to Christmas is made more difficult by an absent servant – Cathy’s sister is killed in an accident and she has to rush home.
December 25th – 31st
Christmas is celebrated, and then Cathy returns. Wynne’s husband puts on his uniform for dinner for the last time, having finally retired from the Army (for the second time).
