The journal entries begin in 1973 and document UK travel and general activities, with Nicholson's thoughts, opinions, and records of dreams. Visits covered include the following: Orkney and Shetland, Jul 1973; South-west England and East Anglia, Sep 1993. There are also notes following a visit to Cyril Hurcomb in hospital, 1975.

A few intercalated papers, one dated 1956, are included.