Switzerland journal November 5th 1936

Britannicus.A play written by Jean Racine in 1669. It is a Tragedy in 5 acts. The scene takes place in the palace of Nero in Rome. The play is about Nero, who falls in love with Junie, the fiancée of his half brother, Britannicus. He takes Britannicus prioner and later sees that his mother –

September 17th 1936

Diary sub-note: Jewish Year 5697 begins1838. London and Birmingham Railway opened Went shopping in the morning with Andy & Joy. Went for a walk with daddie & the dogs. Went shopping alone at Selfridges. Paddy & Mrs Miller came to dinner. We all went to see “The Fugitives” with Marion Lorne, Godfrey Tearle & Edwin