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Added 24th February 2021 by rncmarchives

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A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music

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Letter
Ida Carroll, Geoffrey Griffiths, St James Church Choir at Birch-in-Rusholme
1940

Griff tells Ida that he knew today was going to be " Stoogish Day" and might be in a bit of a temper not being able to see her and being run ragged at work. He needs a break.
Re Birch church choir's Haydn rehearsal, "I indulged the relaxed throat by singing the Latin words instead of the English and was shocked when Hickson said: 'Where were you brought up - Rome?' I didn't think he would hear me." He hopes she would join the choir, "things could be better then."
He's listening to radio and updates her on the Rummy League table. Writes about books and wishes to borrow hers on ballet.
He signs off with a little bit of music notation.

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.
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