A collection of two boxes of programmes from Central Hall, Westminster, from 1919 to 2000. The majority of the collection dates from pre-1970. The Hall is also known as the "Methodist Central Hall, Westminster" and the "Wesleyan Central Hall, Westminster".

The collection consists largely of programmes from orchestral and choral concerts. A number of performing groups are represented in the collection. There are a significant amount of programmes from performances by the Bach Choir, especially from the 1920s.

There are programmes from a number of different concert series. These include various series of concerts aimed at children such as the "Orchestral Concerts for Children" (conducted by Sargent, largely from the 1920s) and the "Robert Mayer Concerts for Children" (conducted by Malcolm Sargent, largely from the 1930s).

There are also a number of programmes from various concert societies. For instance, there are a number of programmes from concerts organised by the Morley College Concerts Society from the 1940s.

Arrangement:
The programmes are arranged chronologically.

1919 - 2000

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Not Specific

• Bach Choir -
• Morley College Concerts Society -
• Orchestral Concerts for Children (Central Hall, Westminster) -
• Robert Mayer Concerts for Children -
• Sargent, Malcolm -

• Central Hall, Westminster
• London [England]

• 20th century - early 1900-1930
• 20th century - late 1971-1999
• 20th century - mid 1931-1970
• 21st century

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During the course of 2008 a new facility providing collection storage space, reader facilities and office space will created for the Centre for Performance History at College Hall, the site of the RCM's Hall of Residence in London W12. This will eventually offer improved access to researchers, and provide the collection with a secure and stable environment, all in one place. In order that the relevant parts of the collection can be packed and prepared for the move, and then re-shelved at the new facility as expeditiously as possible, all facilities and services (including photographic services and access to the programmes collection) of the Centre for Performance History are suspended until 12 January 2009. The Museum of Instruments will continue to operate a full service (including public opening during the summer vacation) throughout this period. We apologize for the inevitable inconvenience that this closure will cause to colleagues, students, researchers and members of the public, but believe that the improvements that will result will benefit the long-term preservation of the collections and will provide enhanced access to them for all users.