Letters to Mary from Charles

Scope and Content

Letters mostly written from Wallington with some from London.
Concerning politics, including views on the Labour Party, place on the party's executive, involvement in its 1932 Conference, and support of the Socialist League, and local politics, including local political meetings and thoughts on Tom Johnston, Jennie [Lee?], Frank Wise, [?] Straker, work as Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, some reflections on international politics, and family news, including attendance at the 1932 FA Cup Final, and news of Wallington.
Also includes newspaper cuttings from a trip to Newbiggin to open a new promenade, and one regarding a staff vacancy at Wallington Estate.

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