Murton Colliery Band
appearing at
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Beamish, Pelton, County Durham
Saturday 4th of August 201814:00 - 16:00
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Live Performance
Brass Band
Murton Colliery Band are a friendly 3rd Section band, based in the Eastern Coalfields of County Durham.
The band enjoy competing at contests at both local and national levels; as well as providing entertainment throughout the North East.
Based at The Glebe Centre, Murton, the band rehearse twice a week.
The band is located in Murton, near Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Centre and the A19.
We welcome all players, no matter the age or experience.
Murton Colliery Band initially formed as the " Murton Gospel Temperance Blue Ribbon Army Band" on the 19th April 1884.
In 1895 the band, was rebranded as the "Murton Colliery band". The band was renamed, partly due to the strong relationship and support, it had from the local colliery.
The band reformed, after a 3 year break, after the outbreak of World War II. After it reformed, in 1943, the band received financial support from the local colliery, and a small amount was deducted from the wages of each miner, to pay for the bands upkeep.
In addition to this, practice facilities were provided in a disused school building, and later in the Miners’ Welfare Hall.
When the colliery closed, the band became self-supporting, a situation which continues to the present day.
The band is very proud of it's heritage, and is one of the few remaining bands to retain the title, "Colliery Band".
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, stands as a pivotal cultural institution for the region, operating as a registered charity dedicated to preserving and interpreting the industrial and social history of North East England. It functions as a dynamic hub for events, drawing a broad audience and significantly contributing to regional identity and economic vitality.
Within its meticulously recreated historical settings, visitors are immersed in distinct eras, from the 1820s to the 1950s. The air often carries the faint, evocative scent of coal smoke from the pit village, while the warmth emanating from the Edwardian bakery offers a tangible connection to past daily life. The atmosphere is one of active engagement, where the past is not merely observed but experienced.
Spanning 350 acres of County Durham countryside, the museum offers extensive grounds for exploration. Accessibility is a considered aspect, with dedicated parking, accessible transport options, and modern Changing Places facilities, though some authentic historical pathways retain their original, uneven surfaces. Numerous refreshment points, including traditional pubs and tea rooms, are available across the site.
Throughout the year, Beamish hosts a diverse programme of events designed to deepen engagement with the region's heritage. These include seasonal celebrations, large-scale transport gatherings, agricultural showcases, and commemorations of significant historical milestones, all presented within its living history framework.
Performing in Redman Park bandstand in the 1900s Town
Beamish Museum,
Beamish,
Pelton,
County Durham,
England,
DH9 0RG.
Admission Fee: Museum Admission Charge Applicable
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