SearchGetRecordMiscellaneous programmes: Birmingham (1880-1900)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Miscellaneous programmes: Birmingham (1880-1900)
Unique Identifier
RB.23.b.4180 (15-18.)
Description
Handbills and programmes for four performances given at venues in Birmingham between 1880 and 1900.
15.
21 March 1887 [no venue]: programme with words for a performance of T. Anderton, The Wreck of Hesperus and a miscellaneous act, given by the Sparkhill Choral Society, with Miss Edith Halliley, Mr George Wilmott and Mr Fred G. Pedley (vocal) and a band and chorus of sixty performers, conducted by Mr Francis Morton.
16.
23 October 1900, Cotteridge Room, King’s Norton: programme for a Grand Concert given by Mr Randell’s Choir (24 voices), accompanied by Miss R. E. Allan and conducted by Mr Monteith Randell.
17.
20 April 1885, New Lecture Theatre, Birmingham and Midland Institute: programme with words for a Pianoforte and Violin Recital given by Miss Emily Walker with Mrs Hutchinson (vocal) and Miss Lilian Dixon (violin).
18.
17 June 1880 [no venue]: handbill for the Third Concert of the Handsworth Philharmonic Society.
15.
21 March 1887 [no venue]: programme with words for a performance of T. Anderton, The Wreck of Hesperus and a miscellaneous act, given by the Sparkhill Choral Society, with Miss Edith Halliley, Mr George Wilmott and Mr Fred G. Pedley (vocal) and a band and chorus of sixty performers, conducted by Mr Francis Morton.
16.
23 October 1900, Cotteridge Room, King’s Norton: programme for a Grand Concert given by Mr Randell’s Choir (24 voices), accompanied by Miss R. E. Allan and conducted by Mr Monteith Randell.
17.
20 April 1885, New Lecture Theatre, Birmingham and Midland Institute: programme with words for a Pianoforte and Violin Recital given by Miss Emily Walker with Mrs Hutchinson (vocal) and Miss Lilian Dixon (violin).
18.
17 June 1880 [no venue]: handbill for the Third Concert of the Handsworth Philharmonic Society.
Format
Date range of collection
1880 - 1900
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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Collections Overview
The Library's collection of song and piano sheet music is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, providing a valuable insight into Victorian society and culture as well as the music itself.
For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record
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