Thomas Graham’s Diary – 11th October 1939
On this date, Graham, and the rest of the country, were awaiting the response from Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to the recent approach of Hitler to the situation in Europe; […]
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Thomas Graham’s Diary – 10th October 1939
“No sane person wishes this ghastly war to continue one second longer but that isnt the point! In the light of the past few years most people see that there […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 8th October 1939
In this entry, Graham discusses the situation surrounding the “Iroquois” American passenger liner which had recently set sail from Ireland, bound for New York City with over 500 passengers on […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 6th October 1939
Graham opens this entry discussing the impending address to the Reichstag that Hitler is due to give later that day. Although claiming that he won’t be listening to his “screams” […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 5th October 1939
In amongst the more mundane thoughts, such as reporting on the weather and his ongoing distaste for the BBC war coverage, Graham writes about a new role that he will […]
The History of an Estate: Annfield House
This month’s focus is on the history of a house and its owners, and the changes it witnesses and is part of through the centuries. Our specific focus is Annfield […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 14th September 1939
“What puzzles me is why Hitler did not force war a year ago, when it was quite evident to everybody that this country was not ready? It is clear now […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 13th September 1939
Today’s thoughts centre on the conflict of ideas between the strength of anti-German feeling in Britain and other nations, and the overwhelming desire to avoid another war at all costs. […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 12th September 1939
Opening this entry, Thomas refers to comments that Anthony Eden had made in Parliament the previous evening which he believes communicated clearly the intentions of both the government and nation. […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 11th September 1939
“Streets crammed with traffic and people, the latter mostly carrying gas masks. I saw a few 1st aid posts. Many buildings sandbagged and the police wearing their ordinary helmets but […]