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Anne Shewring is publishing excerpts from her Grandfather’s diaries, choosing an entry for each day of the year.

The entries span the years from 1961 to 1983 -  “printed in block capitals, usually written in pencil. Most of the volumes are contained in a series of sandy coloured journals, diaries issued by May & Baker Ltd, of Dagenham, England, manufacturers of veterinary products.”

Some entries include significant events that mark their place in time such as the miners strike and the disappearance of Shergar but it’s steadfast summary of the everyday that I like. This is the entry for Wednesday, February 4th, 1981

A cold showery day, the wind still strong. Jane got back safe and sound from Nottingham about 9.30 last night thank goodness. A rose tree came through the post this a.m. from the margarine firm. N saved tops from the tubs for it. I planted it in what use to be the pond. N gone over to Dot’s on the two bus. The nurse chatterbox came to look at my toe just as we were having dinner.