Bletchley Operatic Society
A set of 23 items relating to the Bletchley (Amateur) Operatic Society, mostly from 1953 to 1960, comprising programmes, photographs, and newspaper cuttings.
Extent
1 letter, 9 newspaper cuttings, 6 photographs and 7 programmes.
Contributor
Joan Harrington
Reference number
HFC/002
Storage location
HFC box in the Hut
Records in this Group
Musical Programme for the opera Carmen, produced by the Bletchley Musical Society on Saturday 21st April 1934. Mr A. E. Harrington was the pianist.
Programme for the opera Lilac Time, produced by the Bletchley Operatic Society on 25-29 May 1954. Albert Harrington was the pianist. This was the first production of the Bletchley Operatic Society. The programme has 8 pages, no adverts.
1977 Letter from the Milton Keynes Amateur Operatic Society, inviting Mr & Mrs Harrington to a performance of Lilac Time as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the society.
1956 Programme for the opera The Quaker Girl, produced by the Bletchley Amateur Operatic Society on 15-19 May 1956. Albert Harrington was an accompanist. The programme has 16 pages, with adverts.
1957 Programme for the opera Waltz Without End, produced by the Bletchley Amateur Operatic Society on 14-18 May 1957. Albert Harrington was an accompanist and solo pianoforte. The programme has 16 pages, with adverts.
1958 Programme for the opera White Horse Inn, produced by the Bletchley Amateur Operatic Society on 13-17 May 1958. Albert Harrington was an accompanist. The programme has 16 pages, with adverts.
1959 Programme for the opera Blossom Time, produced by the Bletchley Amateur Operatic Society on 26-30 May 1959. Albert Harrington was an accompanist. The programme has 16 pages, with adverts.
1960 Programme for the opera The Student Prince, produced by the Bletchley Amateur Operatic Society on 10-14 May 1960. Albert Harrington was not an accompanist this year but a steward, along with E. Harrington. “Madame Harrington” was a refreshment lady. The programme has 16 pages, with adverts.
Operatic group photograph with Margery E Harrington Front Row 3rd from left
Photograph of three costumed people in a horse drawn cart
Photograph of Harrington’s shop window display for Lilac Time
Operatic group photograph with ME and AE Harrington. Margery is front row – middle. Albert is back row – 1st on right
Operatic group photograph including ME Harrington. Margery is at back RH side.
1953 Newspaper article about the newly-formed Bletchley Operatic Society. Mr A. Harrington is one of the society’s five pianists.
1957 Newspaper Article about the opera Waltz Without End
1957 Newspaper Article with photos about the opera Waltz Without End
1958 Bletchley District Gazette with photos about the opera White Horse Inn
Newspaper article in The Gazette about the opera White Horse Inn
1959 Bletchley District Gazette front page with photos about the opera Blossom Time
Newspaper article about the opera Blossom Time
1960 Bletchley District Gazette front page with photos about the opera The Student Prince
1960 Bletchley Gazette article about the opera The Student Prince
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