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Letting off SteamRailways and Musical Life in Nineteenth Century Britain
IntroductionBefore the railways cameThe Industrial Revolution in BritainThe Liverpool and Manchester RailwayThe Railway ManiaCompositions influenced by the new railwaysThe development of the seaside resortThe music festivalsThe Three Choirs FestivalMetropolitan developmentsThe Great Exhibition and the Crystal PalaceThe Handel FestivalsMann’s Saturday ConcertsBand CompetitionsChoral competitionsThe Alexandra PalaceMapleson’s National Opera HouseThe Carl Rosa Opera CompanyThe D’Oyly Carte Opera CompanyConclusion
© Chris Goddard, 27 November, 2004
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