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This CD evokes the atmosphere of the First World War and includes many popular songs as well as speeches and the sound of battle recorded at the time

29 Tracks recorded between 1914 amd 1919.

Mr Berliner's Music Hall - (CDR47)

Taken from the very earliest English disc recordings, these tracks offer a glimpse of the last years of Queen Victoria's reign, and just into the Edwardian period. Careful digital enhancement has lifted these historic tracks from the ancient to the entertaining.

35 Tracks recorded between 1890 and 1902.

Olly Oakley - Banjo Burlesque & Bolero - (CDR46)

Olly Oakley was the leading British Banjo player of the early 20th century.

28 tracks on this CD including many early recordings (mainly from the 1900's) of popular favourites

Ernest Shand - Daily Mirror Front Page (CDR45)

Ernest Shand is one of the forgotten gems of the music hall. His songs and patter contain much topical interest, such as suffagettes, pubs and the Daily Mirror's front page news stories.

20 tracks recorded between 1905 and 1913.

Hamilton Hill - When The Boys Go Marching By (CDR44)

29 Tracks recorded between 1903 and 1910.

The Variety Series of CDs feature recordings made after the introduction of electrical recording in 1925. Although "classic" Music Hall had ended by this time, many fine artists appeared in Variety theatres throughout the Country, and made some excellent recordings.

Randolph Sutton - On Mother Kelly's Doorstep (VAR48)

Harry Torrani - The Roaming Yodeller (VAR47)

The CD contains 26 of his most popular songs.

Mabel Constanduros - The Buggins Family (VAR46)

Mabel Constanduros is remembered for her creation of the Buggins Family in which she played most of the speaking parts. This CD brings together performances from the period 1927 - 1932 and concludes with a recording made on the Southern Railway.

Jenny Howard - Queen of Hearts - (VAR45)

Jenny Howard, Pictured here with her partner Percy King was a popular star from the late 1920s onwards. Remembered today for her versions of Gracie Fields songs, she had a wide repertoire of her own, and was equally at home in a comic song as a sentimental song.

25 Tracks originally recorded between 1929 and 1936

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Due to very large UK postal rate increases, there have been some changes to delivery methods.
CD prices will remain at £10 including UK Free Standard Delivery, but
First Class Delivery is now offered as an optional extra at £1 per order.

Currently no changes in overseas postage charges.

Further CDs are in preparation.

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