About Us
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the Phonograph, became our first Patron and at his request the name of the Society was changed. Our current patrons are Oliver Berliner, grandson of the inventor of the gramophone, Simon Blumlein, the son of Alan Blumlein the inventor of stereo recording and Dave Roberts who has contributed significantly to society affairs over many years.
With such eminent names it is hardly surprising that our interests lie mainly in yesterday's music and performers, the history of the industry, cylinder and disc records and the machinery with which to play them. To satisfy these diverse interests the Society's journal For The Record (formerly Hillandale News) is published four times a year; as well as providing information about society meetings, fairs etc it also acts as a forum for members to ask questions, give opinions, report activities and buy and sell items sought.
As might be expected, the members of the Society, who number hundreds worldwide, own some fine examples of vintage Phonographs and Gramophones. These are sometimes exhibited and demonstrated at society meetings, which are held on a regular basis in London and the regions.
With such eminent names it is hardly surprising that our interests lie mainly in yesterday's music and performers, the history of the industry, cylinder and disc records and the machinery with which to play them. To satisfy these diverse interests the Society's journal For The Record (formerly Hillandale News) is published four times a year; as well as providing information about society meetings, fairs etc it also acts as a forum for members to ask questions, give opinions, report activities and buy and sell items sought.
As might be expected, the members of the Society, who number hundreds worldwide, own some fine examples of vintage Phonographs and Gramophones. These are sometimes exhibited and demonstrated at society meetings, which are held on a regular basis in London and the regions.