Adela to Edgar 1918

4th November 1916 After a decent night’s sleep and breakfast at the hotel, Arthur and his fellow officers have a morning to see the delights of Rouen, as they are not wanted until 2pm. He writes to Dollie asking if … Continued

3rd November 1916 Arthur finally crosses the channel – having slept on the floor for most of the journey. He then faces a long wait while the enlisted men disembark at Le Havre, and their boat carries on up the … Continued

2nd November 1916 – 5.20pm Having reported to the docks mid afternoon, and managed meanwhile to telephone Dollie, Arthur is now back at the South Western Hotel. There is still some doubt that they will sail tonight: “One boat in … Continued

2nd November 1916 – 11.15am Arthur has now left the docks for the relative comfort of the South Western Hotel. The latest news is that they expect to sail this evening. He has tried to phone but there is a … Continued

2nd November 1916 – 10.30am The start of a frustrating journey for Arthur, having left Southampton in the early evening of the 1st, they sailed as far as Portsmouth but were turned back to port. Arthur is writing his first … Continued

1st November 1916 Arthur is now back on the train again – heading towards Southampton and the docks. He fervently hopes his outward journey may be delayed a little longer – so they can meet up one more time… Arthur … Continued

30th October 1916 The honeymoon is over all too soon for Arthur and Dollie, but a surprisingly upbeat letter from Arthur – now on the evening train, heading back to France: “I used to yearn for the time when I … Continued

Arthur and Dollie’s Wedding Day   The wedding invitation sent in September   St Dominic’s Hampstead   Leaving the church   At 45 Compayne Gardens           Brigadier-General Howell was a guest at the wedding (have been … Continued

Telegram – ” Due Waterloo 10:15″