Sunday, June 7, 1914

Rain

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #74Time not recorded
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I left with rather a heavy heart... came through Bridgnorth & Kidderminster to Stratford-on-Avon, where I got out of the motor & revisited the Church . . . I found Margot & Elizabeth here . . . We have a characteristic party here...

Asquith describes his journey from Penrhos to Nuneham, including a visit to Stratford, and details the house party guests.

Mentioned:Violet Asquith • Hugh Godley • Bongie • Sir James Donaldson • Marie Corelli • Margot Asquith • Elizabeth Asquith • Mary Blomfield • Eshers • Gerald Lowther • Jack Peases • Lionel Earle • Mark Sturgis • Lady Rachel Wortley • Lloyd George

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration7/10
Political Unburdening3/10
Emotional Desolation4/10

Thematic Tags

TravelStratford-on-AvonSuffragettesHouse partyLloyd George's letter (enclosed)
H.H. Asquith
Oxfordⓘ
HIS DAYMotoring from Penrhos to Nuneham. visiting Stratford church. playing Bridge.
Venetia Stanley
Penrhosⓘ
HER DAYAt Penrhos. Wrote to Asquith

Official Register

1914-06-07

Top News

Daily Edition

A man was arrested as a burglar inside Buckingham Palace; the incident was apparently a drunken freak.. 'Red Week' began in Italy with massive demonstrations against militarism, leading to clashes with soldiers.. A balloon exploded at Sezanne (Marne), killing the pilot and a child.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned