Letter
Ida Carroll, Geoffrey Griffiths
1940

A letter possibly near the start of WW2. Geoffrey Griffiths starts the letter with relief that Ida Carroll wasn't at the match as it was so cold, even wearing "stacks of clothing" - something we can all relate to! He would have preferred to have taken her to the movies.
What game do you think they were watching? What kind of match?
His savings have been stifled by "this blooming war", but has been banking his N.S. certificates - National Service?
He seems to be worried about a family home (on Broadhill Road, Manchester) and what could happen to it if left unattended while he performs war duties. He asks Ida to look after the house, using some of his money(?) while he may be away. He wishes to work with the Royal Air Force but admits that it's not up to him.
He apologises that this is "a horrid letter" and that he "will do better soon."

Ref: CARROLL/IGC/3 GG
With thanks to the Ida Carroll Trust
Date is unknown.

Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.