Identity area
Reference code
1/2
Title
Diary
Date(s)
- 1923, January-1928, October (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 vol.
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The diary, 1923 -1928, records his first visit to Skokholm, 7 June 1927, and lists the birds seen on Skomer. On 12 September he notes that 'Late Do[ris] and I decided to rent the Island, but to stay on the farm for a year, to see if things go well' and the move to the island on 16 October. Their wedding day on 12 July 1928 is described.