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Level	Item
Finding No	DDST/1/8/2/6
Extent	1 item
Title	Diary
Date	Jun 1948-Oct 1953
Description	Refers to her deteriorating eyesight diagnosis and the fear of going blind and her debilitating depression. Contains amusing anecdotes reporting conversations overheard on public transport in a section called 'Bus Humour'. Includes a story about Nevile Shute and a visiting nun and anecdotes regarding Malcolm Sargeant. Also mentions her relief at her house lease in London being extended to 1955. In 1952 notes Frederick's watercolours are being exhibited in the Hull City Art Gallery. Mentions her experiences with the Labour Office and the effects of old age. 1953 entry mentions months of continuous fog and worrying about the lease running out in 1955 and expresses loneliness and loss of friends. Lease signed in 1953 for 21 more years or until her death. Landlord informs her of plans to pull down houses and build flats. Includes a type of index on the back page.
AccessStatus	Open