From: <pianorak@supanet.com> Dear Dave, I am researching the history of piano tuners in England and I would be interested in finding out about the tuners who worked in the thousands of theatres in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Every theatre had a piano and I wondered if anyone has any old account books, ledgers or correspondence pertaining to the tuning of the theatre pianos. I have subscribed to the theatre list you recommended to Cockney Sparrow, and wondered if you could perhaps forward my appeal to your other subscribers. Thanks! Gill Green

Hi All How would one go about trying to find a music hall artist from the 1930's. I'm looking for information on Roy MOORE and his wife Gladys Ada MOORE nee Wilson. Many thanks Mickey

Hello Mickey, I'm not sure if he is still available but you might try writing to Max Tyler, Historian, The British Music Hall Society, 76 Royal Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 2FL but PLEASE include return postage. Or you may care to call him on 01243 783322. Roy MOORE and his wife Gladys Ada MOORE may have an entry in the "Who's Who in Variety" published by The Performer in 1950. The Performer was a trade newspaper for the music hall/variety business and many artists advertised their acts in it. The British Newspaper Library has copies but I'm afraid I don't know the period covered although I know it was published at least until 1952. The Performer also published an Annual which may have information. The British Music Hall Society has copies. If Roy and Gladys appeared at any London Theatre, I strongly recommend checking "The London Stage, 1890-1939" compiled by J.P.Wearing. It comprises sets of volumes, one for each decade, fully indexed. It covers all members of cast and production, even down to members of the chorus. Lastly, an excellent source for all sorts of theatrical memorabilia (playbills, programmes, photographs, etc.) is the Mander & Mitcheson Theatre Collection, The Mansion, Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham, Kent BR3 2BP Tel: 0181 658 7725 Fax: 0181 663 0313 Good luck. I'd appreciate it if you let me know if you find the above useful. Regards Roy Melbourne Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cockney Sparrow" <cockney.sparrow@btopenworld.com> To: <THEATRE-UK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 9:36 PM Subject: [THEATRE-UK] Music Hall Artists > Hi All > > How would one go about trying to find a music hall artist from the 1930's. > > I'm looking for information on Roy MOORE and his wife Gladys Ada MOORE nee > Wilson. > > Many thanks > > Mickey > > >