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D6834 - Shirland Miners' Welfare Band - 1952-1971

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D6834
Title	Shirland Miners' Welfare Band
Date	1952-1971
Description	Shirland Colliery was first sunk in 1864 and by the end of the 19th century, 500 men were employed there. The colliery provided several amenities. These included a bowling green and the miners' welfare club. The latter is situated in Main Road and still survives, despite the pit having closed in 1965. These records relate to the brass band that was based at the miners' welfare club. The band were affiliated to the North East Midlands Brass Bands Association and the National Brass Band Club.
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Shirland Miners' Welfare Band
Administrative History	Donated anonymously to Derbyshire Record Office via Matlock Local Studies Library in September 2007.
Custodial History	Acquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 2007
Organisation Sub-Type	Theatrical and musical groups

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