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Collection name Royal Programmes (1843-1900)
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Description A collection of one box of programmes from Royal concerts, 1843 to 1900. The majority of programmes are from concerts given at Buckingham Palace (1843-1900). In addition, there are two programmes from concerts given at Osborne House (1854-1856) and nine programmes from concerts given at Windsor Castle (1844-1866). These include concerts given in St. George’s Hall, Windsor Castle. The programmes represent a number of different genres of concert, including programmes from oratorios, orchestral concerts and mixed vocal and instrumental concerts. The collection includes word books.

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The programmes are arranged by venue, into the following order: Buckingham Palace; Windsor Castle; Osborne House. The programmes are then arranged chronologically.
Date range 1843 - 1900
Associated People and Organisations Westminster Abbey - Macfarren, George - Royal Academy of Music - Bennett, William Sterndale - Barnby, Joseph -
Associated Places Buckingham Palace Osbourne House Windsor Castle Windsor Castle: St. George's Hall
Associated Times 19th century - early Victorian 1837-1850 20th century - early 1900-1930 19th century - mid Victorian 1851-1875 19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899
Associated Content Word books
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Term-Time Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00–18.00 Saturdays: 9.00–12.00 (Junior Academy terms only) Vacation hours vary and are advertised in the Library Information section in the on-line Unicorn Catalogue.
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Royal Academy of Music, Library
Marylebone Road London NW1 5HT Open Map
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Website http://www.ram.ac.uk
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Collections Overview Books; printed music; sound recordings; choral sets; orchestral sets; manuscripts; early printed music & books; undergraduate & research
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