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1875

The Final Grand Ball

A five day music festival, as part of a run of triennial events.

1875 marked the final year of the Festival concluding with a Grand Ball, as this was to be replaced by an additional ‘popular concert’ on the Saturday night of works performed during the week but at cheaper prices and on a smaller scale.

The Festival Chorus, as assembled back in 1824, disbanded due to internal disputes, the recent retirement of long serving Chorus Master James F. Hill and many other long-serving members.

Seating plan, 1875. Image courtesy of Norfolk County Council Library and Information Service.

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