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English Provinces: Newbury (1909-1991)
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A collection of 31 programmes and prospectuses from Newbury, from 1909 to 1991.
A significant number of programmes in the collection are from orchestral and choral concerts. These are largely from Newbury-based groups, including a significant amount of programmes from concerts given by the Newbury Choral Society (founded 1884), Newbury Amateur Orchestral Union (programmes are largely from the 1940s and 1950s) and the Newbury String Players.
The following concert venues are represented in the collection: Corn Exchange; Douai Abbey; Lecture Hall, Northbrook Street; Plaza Theatre; St. George's Church, Wash Common; St. Nicholas Church.
In addition there are programmes from the following organisations where the concert venue has not been specifed: Newbury and Districy Musical Festival; Newbury Musical Festival; Newbury Chamber Concert Society; Newbury Amateur Orchestral Union; Newbury Symphony Orchestra.
There are prospectuses and fliers from the Newbury Spring Festival from 1979 to 1984 (inclusive).
Date range
1909 - 1991
Associated People and Organisations
Newbury Amateur Orchestral Union -
Newbury and district musical festival -
Newbury Chamber Concert Society -
Newbury Choral Society -
Newbury musical festival -
Newbury Spring Festival -
Newbury String Players -
Newbury Symphony Orchestra -
Associated Places
Corn Exchange, Newbury
Douai Abbey, Newbury
Lecture Hall, Newbury
Newbury [Berkshire]
Plaza Theatre, Newbury
St. Nicholas' Church, Newbury
Associated Times
20th century - early 1900-1930
20th century - late 1971-1999
20th century - mid 1931-1970
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Royal College Of Music, Library
London SW7 2BS Open Map
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