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Collection name Central Hall, Tollcross (1903-2002)
Unique identifier Box 05
Description Concert Programmes Central Hall, Tollcross: 1 box (1903-2002).
Collection of ca. 50 miscellaneous programmes, handbills, posters, and flyers from events at the Central Hall. Performances of orchestral and choral music in particular, but also of chamber music and opera.

Highlights of the collection:
Mr Kirkhope's Choir, as part of the Saturday Evening Popular Concerts (17/1/1903)
Kirkintilloch Children's Choir (3/9/48)
Nearly half of the collection is comprised of programmes from the Edinburgh Festival of British Youth Orchestras, promoted by the National Association of Youth Orchestras (1984-2002).
Date range 1903 - 2002
Associated People and Organisations Festival of British Youth Orchestras - Kirkhope's Choir - Saturday Evening Popular Concerts - Kirkintilloch Children's Choir - National Association of Youth Orchestras -
Associated Places Central Hall, Tollcross
Associated Times 21st century 20th century - early 1900-1930 20th century - mid 1931-1970 20th century - late 1971-1999
Associated Content Flyers Posters Handbills
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Viewing the Collection Mon-Thur 10.00-20.00 Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat 09.00- 13.00 For reprographic services, book reservations and overdue items from lending departments.
Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
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Edinburgh Central Library, Music Library
George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG United Kingdom Open Map
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Website http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
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Collections Overview Special collection on Edinburgh Festival 1947 to date
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For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record

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Accrual Status Closed
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