[Concert program] Item 1: Programme Sunday May 19, 1918.

Accession Number PUBS002/005/002/002/001
Collection number Souvenirs 2 Collection (Concert and Theatre Programs, First World War, 1914-1919) 5/2/2/1
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 21.3 x 13.6cm
Object type Souvenir
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

Souvenir program for a concert held during the First World War. This program is for a benefit concert held at Garrison Theatre, Tidworth at 8pm on Sunday 19 May 1918. The concert featured the Southern Command Depot Concert Party 'The Merrions' in aid of the widow of Lieutenant F A Richardson, DCM who served with the East Yorkshire Regiment. Orchestral performances, vocalists, musicians, theatre and juggling featured in the programme and note is made that all performers were wounded and unfit for active service.