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Biggest ever attendance for the CLPGS at Malvern - October 2018
As ever, the weekend at Great Malvern's Abbey Hotel began with the traditional wine reception to which delegates were welcomed by chairman Richard Scott, just completing his first year in post. During the reception, the Society's Frank Andrews award was presented to Norman Field in recognition of his work in furthering the aims and objects of the society. This year because of the numbers attending, the reception was held in the larger Shaw Suite, instead of the usual smaller location.
The programme of speakers started on Saturday morning in the Shaw Suite with Simon Heighes with "Ghosts in the Machine" - a fascinating presentation featuring mainly home-recorded cylinders from the 1890s onwards and including - among others - the voice of our late much missed former vice chairman Len Watts. In the morning's second talk, John Banks spoke about his life as a Westray record collector, including the hair-raising details 0f shifting thousands of records by road - and two ferry trips! - to his new home in the Orkneys. After lunch, Howard Hope spoke about the life and times of Thomas Edison's British agent, Colonel Gouraud with so much information we were left wondering how the man managed to pack so much into his lifetime. Bernie Brown rounded off the day's programme of talks with "Gaumont Symphony" devoted entirely to his love of cinema organs. Although so many of these magnificent instruments have disappeared with the demolition of their original homes, it's good to know that a number have survived and been found new locations - some of them it would seem - in the Brown household! The annual gala dinner with a record number of diners, took place on the Saturday evening and the after-dinner speaker was Bernie Brown's other (better?!) half Ann Brown recounting "25 years a groupie" - paying tribute to many of the society members who've encouraged her over the years.
Sunday began with the annual general meeting of the Society, followed by the Grand Auction, presided over as ever by our President Christopher Proudfoot. The Sunday afternoon entertainment was provided by the Jeanne Marlow Swing Trio.
A record number of people booked for the weekend -- at least fifteen more than any previous year and it meant that some re-organisation of accommodation for events took place. In past years, the auction lots have been on display over the weekend in the Shaw Suite where the presentations, annual meeting and auction take place. Such was the pressure on space in the Shaw Suite this year that the 167 lots had been displayed in the nearby Malvern Suite and were ferried down into the Shaw Suite ready for Sunday's auction by a team of willing helpers marshalled by Christopher Proudfoot and Brian Oakley.
The programme of speakers started on Saturday morning in the Shaw Suite with Simon Heighes with "Ghosts in the Machine" - a fascinating presentation featuring mainly home-recorded cylinders from the 1890s onwards and including - among others - the voice of our late much missed former vice chairman Len Watts. In the morning's second talk, John Banks spoke about his life as a Westray record collector, including the hair-raising details 0f shifting thousands of records by road - and two ferry trips! - to his new home in the Orkneys. After lunch, Howard Hope spoke about the life and times of Thomas Edison's British agent, Colonel Gouraud with so much information we were left wondering how the man managed to pack so much into his lifetime. Bernie Brown rounded off the day's programme of talks with "Gaumont Symphony" devoted entirely to his love of cinema organs. Although so many of these magnificent instruments have disappeared with the demolition of their original homes, it's good to know that a number have survived and been found new locations - some of them it would seem - in the Brown household! The annual gala dinner with a record number of diners, took place on the Saturday evening and the after-dinner speaker was Bernie Brown's other (better?!) half Ann Brown recounting "25 years a groupie" - paying tribute to many of the society members who've encouraged her over the years.
Sunday began with the annual general meeting of the Society, followed by the Grand Auction, presided over as ever by our President Christopher Proudfoot. The Sunday afternoon entertainment was provided by the Jeanne Marlow Swing Trio.
A record number of people booked for the weekend -- at least fifteen more than any previous year and it meant that some re-organisation of accommodation for events took place. In past years, the auction lots have been on display over the weekend in the Shaw Suite where the presentations, annual meeting and auction take place. Such was the pressure on space in the Shaw Suite this year that the 167 lots had been displayed in the nearby Malvern Suite and were ferried down into the Shaw Suite ready for Sunday's auction by a team of willing helpers marshalled by Christopher Proudfoot and Brian Oakley.
Looking back to Malvern 2017
Another great weekend event was held at the Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern from October 6th to the 8th.
At the welcoming wine reception on Friday it was announced that Simon Blumlein, the son of Alan Blumlein the inventor of, amongst other things, stereo recording, has honoured us by becoming one of the Society's Patrons. Simon revealed that he had also accepted a belated Grammy Award on behalf of his father for his work on stereo. Simon joins Oliver Berliner, grandson of Emile Berliner and Dave Roberts as the third patron of the Society.
Peter Adamson has also received an award from the ARSC for his series of articles in "For the Record" on the Gramophone Company's Maiden Lane recording rooms and offices.
The Saturday programme proper began with "Opera on Cylinder" by Tim Wood-Woolley, played on an Edison Concert Phonograph, followed by Klaus Joessel speaking on the "World Record Controller". This was the Heath Robinson-ish device invented by British eccentric Noel Pemberton Billing for extending the playing time of standard size records by creating a constant speed under the needle. Peter Adamson began Saturday afternoon with some "Feline Fun" being a celebration of cats both large and small on discs and on gramophones, followed by Bill Dean-Myatt sharing his expertise and experiences on researching record label histories. The after-dinner speaker was Eddie Dunn, who is well known to many collectors in the UK and provided an hilarious end to Saturdays proceedings with his "Work" on Record.
Sunday morning included the Society's Annual General Meeting followed at 11am by the Grand Auction with many bargains, particularly discs and cylinders being snapped up. After Sunday lunch, entertainment was provided by the Malvern Male Voice Choir.
Due to personal reasons, Keith Harrison has stepped down from Chairmanship of the Board and being "Master of Ceremonies" at the AGM weekend. His place as Chairman has been taken by Richard Scott supported by Tim Wood-Woolley as deputy Chairman. Yes, it takes two people to fill Keith's shoes!
The Society has changed its Bankers and the account is now held by The NatWest Bank Ltd. Full details of the new account and codes are shown on the Membership page. This will only affect those who pay by BACS, normal cheque and Paypal arrangements will be unchanged.
Here's a selection of photos from Malvern 2017...
At the welcoming wine reception on Friday it was announced that Simon Blumlein, the son of Alan Blumlein the inventor of, amongst other things, stereo recording, has honoured us by becoming one of the Society's Patrons. Simon revealed that he had also accepted a belated Grammy Award on behalf of his father for his work on stereo. Simon joins Oliver Berliner, grandson of Emile Berliner and Dave Roberts as the third patron of the Society.
Peter Adamson has also received an award from the ARSC for his series of articles in "For the Record" on the Gramophone Company's Maiden Lane recording rooms and offices.
The Saturday programme proper began with "Opera on Cylinder" by Tim Wood-Woolley, played on an Edison Concert Phonograph, followed by Klaus Joessel speaking on the "World Record Controller". This was the Heath Robinson-ish device invented by British eccentric Noel Pemberton Billing for extending the playing time of standard size records by creating a constant speed under the needle. Peter Adamson began Saturday afternoon with some "Feline Fun" being a celebration of cats both large and small on discs and on gramophones, followed by Bill Dean-Myatt sharing his expertise and experiences on researching record label histories. The after-dinner speaker was Eddie Dunn, who is well known to many collectors in the UK and provided an hilarious end to Saturdays proceedings with his "Work" on Record.
Sunday morning included the Society's Annual General Meeting followed at 11am by the Grand Auction with many bargains, particularly discs and cylinders being snapped up. After Sunday lunch, entertainment was provided by the Malvern Male Voice Choir.
Due to personal reasons, Keith Harrison has stepped down from Chairmanship of the Board and being "Master of Ceremonies" at the AGM weekend. His place as Chairman has been taken by Richard Scott supported by Tim Wood-Woolley as deputy Chairman. Yes, it takes two people to fill Keith's shoes!
The Society has changed its Bankers and the account is now held by The NatWest Bank Ltd. Full details of the new account and codes are shown on the Membership page. This will only affect those who pay by BACS, normal cheque and Paypal arrangements will be unchanged.
Here's a selection of photos from Malvern 2017...
CLPGS DIRECTORS LECTURE AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY
CLPGS Directors Tim Wood-Wooley and Keith Harrison presented an illustrated lecture entitled Diamonds are Forever at The British Library at 18.00 on 11th December. The lecture covered the effects on the Edison business of the factory fire 100 yrs ago, and the loss of markets due to The Great War, and was very well received by a mixed audience of academics enthusiasts and society members.
CLPGS Directors Tim Wood-Wooley and Keith Harrison presented an illustrated lecture entitled Diamonds are Forever at The British Library at 18.00 on 11th December. The lecture covered the effects on the Edison business of the factory fire 100 yrs ago, and the loss of markets due to The Great War, and was very well received by a mixed audience of academics enthusiasts and society members.
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Another successful Phono event - All photographs courtesy of Robert Girling - Hailsham Camera Centre.
Another successful Phono event - All photographs courtesy of Robert Girling - Hailsham Camera Centre.
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