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Collection name Charles Strafford Collection (1949-1958)
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Description A collection of programmes from the archive of Charles Strafford, from 1949 to 1958.

The majority of programmes are from concerts that took place in Liverpool. Of these, the majority are from concerts that took place in the Philharmonic Hall and the Bluecoat Hall. Other venues include the Liverpool Stadium, St. George’s Hall, St. Mary’s Church (Grassendale) and the Education Building (University of Liverpool). There are other programmes from the United Kingdom, from the following venues: Royal Albert Hall; Gaumont Theatre, Chester; Wallasey High School; Bromsgrove School; Old Manor, Bucklebury; Royal Festival Hall; YMCA, Hoylake; Ministry of Education, Curzon Street, W1.

There is one programme from an unspecified venue, from a concert organised by the Liverpool Institute Music Club. In addition, there are a number of programmes from concerts organised by the Hoylake Musical Society, where the venue has not been specified.

A number of programmes in the collection include Charles Strafford in the chorus. In addition, there are a few programmes which feature Charles Strafford as orchestral timpanist. Some programmes are conducted by Strafford, including the programmes from concerts organised by the Hoylake Musical Society, where Strafford was musical director.

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The programmes are arranged chronologically. Undated programmes are at the end of the collection.
Date range 1949 - 1958
Associated People and Organisations Hoylake Musical Society - Liverpool Institute Music Club - Strafford, Charles -
Associated Places Bluecoat Chambers, Liverpool: Concert Hall Bromsgrove School Gaumont Theatre, Chester Liverpool Stadium Ministry of Education, Curzon Street Old Manor, Bucklebury Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Royal Albert Hall Royal Festival Hall St. George's Hall, Liverpool St. Mary's Church, Grassendale Universal Hall of Commerce, London University of Liverpool: Education Building Wallasey High School YMCA, Hoylake
Associated Times 20th century - mid 1931-1970
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Royal Academy of Music, Library
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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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