Reference
AU10/102/1/95
Title
Handwritten letter
Date free text
20 January 1959
Production date
From: 1959 To: 1959
Scope and Content
"It did occur to me, after sending off the pullover, for return of which many thanks, that the sleeves are raglan, and do not fit closely under the arm, and this may make a couple of inches difference. I am afraid I am giving you a lot of trouble: but there is no hurry, so take your time.
I am glad to hear that Eric Houfe has got over his attack of B.I. It lasted a long time, and what a waste of time, energy and abuse over all those years! He always viewed me (and most other clergy I expect) with distate because I had no sympathy with his views. I expect his falling off is the reason why Mrs. Pearson looks so miserable. I had not heard about the witches!
Thank you very much, but I don't think I want to read about Mrs. McCorq's mother. I am busy reading Cervantes "Don Quixote" (Penguin), getting background for my Spanish trip. I find these old classic romances very heavy going, and there are nearly 1000 pages of it. I have read H V Morton's "Stranger in Spain" which gives a good idea of what one is likely to see.
I am missing my winter sports! I may even yet pack a bag and go off to Seefeld, where I know the hotel people well. I know they would fit me in somehow! We are having wild and stormy weather, but my little flat is very warm and comfortable. The road over the Bay is closed to traffic, as they are widening it, and facing up the cliffs. It has needed doing for some time.
I expect you saw the Panorama feature about school teachers last night. I wondered if you would be coming on as an interviewee! - with the Pie Place in the background. Has Graham James found his feet yet? I suppose the old Church school stands empty and forlorn? - and after all that raising of money for playgrounds etc. I had to do. Is the house still occupied by the Davies's?
Broadstairs, as you may know, is full of prep schools and convents. I meet crocodiles of little boys in identical grey suits, or girls like those in the St.Trinian's films - little horrors! The two Gloucester boys were both at a school here before going to Eton - I believe the younger one still is. I think I told you the two flats across the hall from me are now occupied: so the hall has at last been done up, and we have a polished floor. But I rarely see the occupants.
Yours sincerely,"
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