| Description | Typed transcript of pp.51-95 of Belgrave's diary for 5 May to 31 August 1945. Topics covered include the wedding of Marsh (9 May), a large party at the Sheikh's palace (15 May), visits to the cinema (17 May), discovery of a new tomb near Rudam al Kowari (17 May), successful exhibition sale of art and craft work at the Girls School (27-29 May), replacement of Wakelin by Wilby as director of education (29 May, 5, 7 June), return visit of Wavell, Viceroy of India, and entourage (4 June), nighttime capture of two American oil workers trying to sell stolen tyres (15 June), publication of Kessel's article in TIME magazine (19 June), visits to the cinema (14, 17, 24 July, 4, 8, 14, 21, 29 August), painting and sketching (16 July, 15 August), Belgrave's displeasure at Churchill and Eden losing the General Election (26, 31 July), departure of Pelly, the acting political agent (7 August), and the arrival of four British policemen - including an inspector and sergeant - to take up residence at the Fort (29 August) |