SearchGetRecordEnglish Provinces: Bedford (1926-1992)
Collection Summary
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English Provinces: Bedford (1926-1992)
Description
A collection of two folders of programmes from Bedford, from 1926 to 1990. The collection is divided into two parts: programmes from Bedford Corn Exchange and programmes from other venues in Bedford.
Corn Exchange:
The majority of programmes from the Corn Exchange are from the 1940s. These are largely from concerts given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, whose main residence became the Corn Exchange during World War Two. The two main concert series represented by the orchestra were the "Lunch-time Concerts" and the "BBC Symphony Concerts". In addition, there are a few programmes from the series "Music of our Time". The programmes from this series represent both the Corn Exchange and Bedford School, and date from the 1940s. Various BBC ensembles are represented by the programmes, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Chorus.
Other Bedford venues:
There are significant amount of programmes from concerts given in schools. There are programmes from the following venues: Bedford High School; Bedford Modern School; Bedford School, Hall; Bowen West Theatre; Girls' Modern School; St. Paul's Church. The collection also includes a number of programmes from concerts organised by the Bedford Music Club from the 1920s.
Corn Exchange:
The majority of programmes from the Corn Exchange are from the 1940s. These are largely from concerts given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, whose main residence became the Corn Exchange during World War Two. The two main concert series represented by the orchestra were the "Lunch-time Concerts" and the "BBC Symphony Concerts". In addition, there are a few programmes from the series "Music of our Time". The programmes from this series represent both the Corn Exchange and Bedford School, and date from the 1940s. Various BBC ensembles are represented by the programmes, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Chorus.
Other Bedford venues:
There are significant amount of programmes from concerts given in schools. There are programmes from the following venues: Bedford High School; Bedford Modern School; Bedford School, Hall; Bowen West Theatre; Girls' Modern School; St. Paul's Church. The collection also includes a number of programmes from concerts organised by the Bedford Music Club from the 1920s.
Format
Date range of collection
1926 - 1992
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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Location Details
Royal College Of Music, Centre for Performance History
College Hall
220-238 Goldhawk Road London W12 9PL Open Map
Website
Email
portraits@rcm.ac.uk
Telephone
020 7591 4340
Fax
020 7589 7740
Visiting Information
Mon-Fri by appointment
Research access by appointment only.
Researchers will be provided with Collection Regulations, and will be asked to complete a Researcher Registration Form (copies are available on the CPH website)
Building Information
The Portraits and Performance History Collection and its associated reading room is housed in a recently adapted space within the RCM's College Hall, its hall of residence for students.
There is step-free access for visitors.
Collections Overview
The Centre for Performance History (CPH) is a research centre and is also responsible for the stewardship of two well-established RCM research collections, the Museum of Instruments and the Portraits and Performance History Collection (PPHC). The latter houses a diverse collection relating to the history of performance including the RCM’s internationally famous collection of images, comprising 340 original portraits and sculptures and 25,000 prints and photographs, forming the most comprehensive archive of likenesses of musicians in the UK. The collection of 600,000 concert programmes from 1720 to the present day is of major importance for research into the history of music, society and culture.
For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record
Additional Collection Information
Accrual Status
Open
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