| Description | Typed transcript of pp.1-24 of Belgrave's diary for 25 January to 31 March 1947. Topics covered include his visit to King Ibn Saud with Sheikh Sulman (23-24 January?), a tour round the island's schools with Hay (5 February), cinema visits (5, 18-19 February, 7 March), arrival of HMS Glasgow (10 February), complaints of sheep smuggling (13 February), Sheikh Sulman's ideas on a local airline (15 February), meeting with senior naval officers including Flag Lieutenant North Dalrymple-Hamilton, son of the famous admiral, on board the HMS Glasgow (25 February), trip to Jidda with the wife of William Storey Wilson, of contracting company Holloways Bros (7 March), arrival of the bishop (10 March), and discussion of a local film to be made for midwives (20 March) |