The 1941 diary of Eileen Kelly, a 19-year-old woman living in central London at the height of the Blitz.
Monday 30th June 1941
On Fire Duty tonight. No warning. Early in evening went over to Wynne's. Had to be back by 10.30 pm.
Saturday 28th June 1941
Saw Freddie. Went to the Astoria & saw a creepy film. Came home & went for a drink & then Freddie went on to a wedding party.
Thursday 26th June 1941
Think I’ll go to Blackpool. Went over to Don’s & then went for walk round Mitcham.
Wednesday 25th June 1941
Lovely morning. Don came over. Wants me to make up a foursome with Happy & Gladys, & go to Blackpool.
Tuesday 24th June 1941
Went to the London Pavilion with Freddie. Quite a good programme. Got him over the allotment. Age of miracles has not passed.