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1857 British Open Championships

Date:
Monday, September 7, 1857

Venue:
Belle Vue, Manchester

Test piece:
'Own Choice' and 'Il Travatore', Verdi

Adjudicator(s):
Mr Wilson, Mr Smyth, Mr Burns

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1Leeds (Smiths)R. Smith1-
2DewsburyJ. Peel4-
3TodmordenW. Brook3-
4Workshop-2-
5Milburn's (Leeds)H. Milburn5-

Prizes:

1st: £25
2nd: £10
3rd: £7
4th: £4 



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