Saturday 25th April 1936

Cycled to the flat. With the aid of various bits of wire (total cost 9d) I managed to rig up the wireless set. What a thrill when I turned the switch – and the set came to life! Father gave me a door key and the flat instantly was “home”.

After leaving Father at the Broadway I came back to Hawthorne Court for Christopher. That wireless tempting me, I went up again. Sat there smoking until 11 o’clock, in the chaotic room which will eventually be the lounge. Reached Staines 12.30.