Wednesday June 6, 1984

 Moorhouse Inn

D-Day and Derby Day. HM has missed the Derby for the first time since her coronation to go to Normandy. Our so called day off. We spent the morning watching TV coverage of the 'allies' gathering on the French beaches. Very touching. Especially the sight of little grey haired war widows stumbling upon the graves of their husbands for the first time. 

We packed the car (including the TV) and went off at 2. Visited more pine shops and found some little pieces on Burley Rd. On to Bradford and we settled down at Club St to tranquil domesticity. Saw the Queen, Uncle Ron, Queen Beatrix, King Baudouin, King Olav, President Mitterrand, Pierre Trudeau, &c. Knee deep in sand and nostalgia. Not a German in sight - obviously. Prawn curry and pots of tea. We want Samuel to know Club Street. I think we shall never sell it. 

Back for 11:15 to find I have won £5 on the tap room Derby sweep. Didn't see the race, but it was a photo-finish.

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