Item 1945 - Frederick Brittain's Diary, 1945

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Frederick Brittain's Diary, 1945

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  • 1945 (Creation)

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There are a number of loose pieces of paper with notes on throughout the diary. These appear to be marking pages used by Muriel Brittain in 'Fifty Years at Jesus'.

At the beginning of the diary is a list of books read during the year.

On the back pages are details of income arranged by term.

21 April - As Proctor went to the Memorial Service for President Roosevelt at King's.

23 April - The blackout ceased today and we seemed dazzled by light in Hall and in our rooms.

8 May - VE Day. 11am High Mass at St Giles. 4pm appeared on the balcony at the Guildhall with the Mayor, VC, and Lord Lieutenant to an enormous crowd.

25 June - In Senate House to receive nominations of candidates for Parliament.

14 July - Evensong at the Cathedral (Truro) and unveiling of Q Memorial after which the Bishop dedicated it and FB gave an address.

26 July - Most General Election results decalred today - "great Labour Party victory".

6 August - Elected Steward of the College.

15 August - "I had just gone to bed when, at 12.15am on 15th Aug, men came back to say the war [with Japan] was over and we had a glass of sherry, which I had kept since 1939".

24 August - Started writing book on Q. Spent most days until end of Sept working on this book.

1 October - Retired from office as proctor and was re-admitted to the office of Senior Proctor. Eustace Tillyard was admitted as Master.

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