Taming in the Sights of London Travelogue Sojourn
An extended notes style entry describes a visit to London landmarks and scenes from Victoria Embankment to Trafalgar Square. The author recalls St Paul’s Cathedral, the Strand, Temple Bar move, Shell Mex garden, lunches, Selfridge’s, a roof misadventure, and varied city life including Lloyd George sighting and a diverse cosmopolitan crowd.
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Imperi Russell Square
Ye Square
Strand
Temple Bar
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Victoria Embankment
Lloyd George
England
Trafalgar Square
St. Martin's
Oxford Street
Selfridge’s
Marble Arch
Long Hyde Park
Institute of Science
Air Machine Department
Bleriot
Westminster Visit Notes Scaffolding Beside Parliament and Abbey Tour
A visitor remarks Parliament scaffolding along the river and praises Westminster Abbey for its imposing architecture. They describe Coronation Chair and relics, the Unknown Soldier grave in black Belgian marble, and a Congressional Medal. The diary hints at London’s dense historic rhythm and a promise to continue in a later entry.
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Westminster Abbey
USA
London
Sun Life Annual Report Highlights Insurance Universality
The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada reports a broad cosmopolitan reach, paying 100 million dollars in benefits last year to policy holders and dependents. It notes 2.75 billion dollars in assurances in force and over 55 million dollars in asset increases with more than 300 million in new insurances over four years, underscoring stable foundations and societal value.
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IHE
Ench
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
Doles
Bridge Plank Tender Notice for North Norfolk RM
Public notice from MacGregor Manitoba invites tenders by March 15 1934 for delivery in Austin of one car load of bridge plank 3 by 18 feet and widths 8 10 and 12 inches. Lowest bid may not be accepted. Dated February 15 1934 G E Lewin secretary treasurer Rural Municipality of North Norfolk.
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Austin
Manitoba
MacGregor
G. E. Lewin
Sec
Treae
North Norfolk
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the Herald
St. MacGregor
Goulding
Regent Street
Embankment
Ce Bridge
Souther
Houses of Parliament
Scotland Yard
Mul G Millon San Tile
Il Qrocreticarna
Forte
Great Sisal
Seow Vale
INCOM
Wadety
Insurance Department
Domi 1
Canada
Kirshner. Rabkin & CO
Royal Crown
SUN Life Assurance Company
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