Diary extracts for Jul to September 1947
15th Jul 1947:
Took Mother to York (to live) dropping Crispin at Harpenden on the way.
21st Jul 1947:
Moved my painting gear into the schoolroom as it is far too hot in the studio.
4th Sep 1947:
Mavis fell from loft and broke her elbow very badly. Stayed in hospital till the 10th Sept. Caroline to Ashcrofts, Philippa to Meg. Crispin stayed at home.
20th Sep 1947:
Completed paintings this week:
Northern Landscape(28x36)
The Dreamer (cornfield) (24x32)
repainted Herzogin Cecilie (30x40)
25th Sep 1947:
London for portrait drawings. (Churchill improvements.)
27th Sep 1947:
Painted all day in the RA Schools and next morning. [We wonder if Richard had managed to have the Churchill painting moved to the RA Schools premises so he could do the repainting in London]