Letter
Ida Carroll, Geoffrey Griffiths
1940

Geoffrey Griffiths relays how he was trapped into conversation by a fellow Hallé concert goer on the 41 bus who talked loudly, "a distinct tenor" about the concert he'd seen. He went to a gathering of friends and they sat by the fire and listened to "more news bulletins than I thought possible" instead of playing cards.
Amusingly, he was asked by a Mrs. Lester if he ever sees her (Ida Carroll) and if so would he extend her an invitation to tea with her, with Griff welcome if he likes. Ha! He casually responded while staring nonchalantly out the vestry window that he occasionally spots Ida in at the Hallé. Their relationship was kept very close and out of sight for many, many years. Perhaps a mix of choosing privacy and to avoid the entangling grip of Ida's father's controlling habits.

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.