Tag: Cambridge University

• Friday 19 December 1975

  R A E broke up. Bought red tartan long skirt. Went to GTE & work in aft. Period very heavy. P had offer from Cambridge. Very thrilled. Mum – not really interested. FR rang briefly in aft. Went to choir at night. 1L. Notes The Rest of Us Broke Up from School R A E…

  December 19, 2025

• Tuesday 16 December 1975

  Work all day. Busy even though Mr A away. P got back 2.30. I met her at the bus station then she took the car to go to the Cathedral to practice for the carol service. went to Carol Service at night – nice – but very lonely. 1L. Notes Mum Worked for Mr Ashken…

  December 16, 2025

• Monday 15 December 1975

  P went on 7.10 bus to Cambridge. Took her to bus station then did washing, then took A to school. Ken E came for me about 10 past 9 & took me to a Communion Service at St Barnabas Counselling Centre. Had chat with Maurice Bird afterwards. Quite nice – not like FRD! Took R…

  December 15, 2025

• Wednesday 10 December 1975

  Very busy at work. Nice too. P heard that she is to go to Cambridge on Monday. Very pleased. I hardly dare hope! 1L. Notes Mum Worked for Mr Ashken and Mr Stephens During this period, mum worked as part-time medical secretary for the private practice of two surgeons, Mr Ashken and Mr Stephens, see Chapter…

  December 10, 2025

• Wednesday 5 November 1975

  Grandad – Two nurses came & Dr Leeming. E went for tablets. Mum – Work all day. Took Roger to pick his glasses – going to cost £21.25. P heard from Hull & Cambridge. Hull want her to go for an interview on 12th but she wants to say she had been on the course…

  November 5, 2025

• Wednesday 15 October 1975

  Grandad – Ethel went to the ladies meeting at MC. Dr Leeman called with some special water tablets. He wants to get the water out of my feet & legs. Mum – Work. YW at night. Pratt Green “Adventures in Hymn Writing” – good. Patricia upset me by saying “I shan’t be offered a place…

  October 15, 2025