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Burton Town Hall

Burton's Mighty Wurlitzer Organ ~ Celebrating 50 Years
At Burton Town Hall

 
King Edward Place, DE14 2EB Burton upon Trent
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In 1925 the Organ had left the Rudolph Wurlitzer Manufacturing Company at North Tonawanda, New York State as Job No 1165. It began its working life at the Cameo Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio as a standard Model F, two manual, and eight unit instrument. A fire in the theatre sometime in the early 1930s damaged or destroyed the console resulting in the organ being repurchased by the Wurlitzer Company and returned to the factory. It was later shipped to England and installed in the Forum Cinema in Northenden, Manchester for opening on 10th July 1934. Then later saw relocation to Burton Town Hall in July 1972.

The organ was unveiled at its inaugural concert given by the late John Bee on 16th April 1973 and still stands proud at over eighty years old. Reputed as being one of the best Organs in the country being hired in recent years for recording sessions by top international organists, filmed by the BBC, Radio 2 and recorded on CD/DVD for international release, and playing an instrumental part in the development of many famous players now top in their field.
The mighty Wurlitzer Organ of Burton is celebrating providing over 40 years of enjoyment at Burton Town Hall and continues to do so.
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​Saturday 15th January - Winter Ball
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​-- 2022 --

Wurlitzer Wednesday Tea Dances
Doors open 1.30 ~ The event runs 2.00 ~ 4.30 pm ~ Tea & Biscuits served during the interval

Awaiting Dates for 2022 
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Come along to our Tea Dance where you can listen to the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ being played by professional organists. Dance in our Grand Main Hall with sprung dance floor, stained glass windows and magnificent stone arches.
Doors open 1.30 ~ The event runs 2.00 ~ 4.30 pm ~ Tea & Biscuits served during the interval

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Events At Burton Town Hall For 2022
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Enquiries :Function Suite Team On 01283 508547


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