The Diary of Nathaniel Bryceson (Part 7)

[Steven Bryceson]

Dear all, Keith and I regularly do 20 miles a day but 34 is stretching it for us! Bus route is possible along the main roads, the routes NB took, but not great walking these days. NB worked in Pimlico in an area which is now a bit industrial by the river and not very exciting. However, where he lived in Soho is fun and it would be easy for me to do a tour of the churches, pubs and coffee shops of that area if anyone is interested. Peace and joy, Steven
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[Ruskie]

.... but then I have got a "dodgy" knee.

Carole

excuses excuses Carole ... 

yes Steven, I should have added Soho as well ... many of the places he visited have been found on these threads so it would be a matter of re-reading all the posts if you wanted to include everything ... 

[Daisy Loo]

Mainly because I haven't seen this thread slip so low in a long time, and I had to bump it...but also, because I am curious...as to what others think at this stage...

What exactly did Ann mean to NB?

They were publicly stepping out together.  They were kissing etc in public.  Does anyone think that Ann harboured hopes of marriage?

I was re-reading the last day's post...where he said he finally got her drawers off to no purpose....(why would she let him take them off...for no purpose??...)

He ends up marrying a girl closer to his age, so why is he with Ann?  If she was young looking, and gorgeous, you'd think she'd do better than step out with a much younger man with not a lot to offer, unless love was the reason, and she was hoping for marriage?

Any thoughts anyone?  I know it's all just speculation...but their relationship really intrigues me.

[nestagj]

Well to be honest I think she wanted marriage and was tempting him but I suspect all he wanted was a bit of ? hence the drawers off to no purpose comment - she was tempting him a bit more but only so far and he wanted to go much further !

Nesta

[snowyw]

Well!  It's taken me three days!!
But in every free moment I have had, not only have I read Nathaniel's diary, but I have also read every post of every thread here and looked at all the links!!
What a mammouth undertaking...everytime OH has asked what I've been doing, he has said
"You're not still reading that diary, are you?"
I have been absolutely hooked!!  Thank goodness I have caught up and found you lot here!
I only wish I could have contributed to all the research fun you've been having.  But Wow!! How fantastic have you all have been! 

Here's to the rest of the diary!!

[Daisy Loo]

lol @ Snowy 
Welcome aboard...just as well it has been quiet...it may have taken you another day if the thread had been on a discovery mode!  Ruskie and Deb keep my head spinning not to mention Carole and the rest of 'em!

So....what do you think of NB and Ann Fox?

[snowyw]

Maybe he sees her as a mother figure, as he wasn't close to his own mother.
He obviously needs a bit of TLC!!

[waiteohman]

Hello

<quote>It was suggested a while back that Nat perhaps didnt get on well with his stepdad, Matthew ward. I think he likely did ...</quote>

Yes have to agree with you Steve. A lot more happenings since I suggested that have me thinking likewise.

I wonder how much of an interest Ann had in books. She did buy a book on an outing with NB. We know NB had many books in his room. Maybe this was her reason for being up there, where his was otherwise. 

Linda

[Ruskie]

Hello snowyw! You must have amazing stamina (and a very understanding OH ) to read ALL of this! Nathaniel's diary and our discussion has been all-consuming for myself and many others all year.

Unfortunately I feel that we have come to a bit of a standstill until Nat gives us some more clues.