Papers from the estate of Norman Chadwick including papers regarding the transfer of New Mills to Whaley & Buxton Co-operative Society, and papers regarding Norwest Music Festival.
Papers of Norman Chadwick (New Mills Co-operative Society and Norwest Music Festival)
This material is held atNational Co-operative Archive
- Reference
- GB 1499 X9
- Dates of Creation
- 1966- 1982
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 2 files
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Norman Chadwick was the Chairman of the Norwest Co-operative Music Festival 1980- 1982. This was an annual music festival that consisted of several competitions which trophies were awarded to the winners. The first festival was held in 1980 at Chapel-en-le-Frith School, and in 1981 and 1982 it was held at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. The festival widened its scope to become a festival of culture that included music, dancing, painting, poetry and photography.
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Acquisition Information
Depositted to the National Co-operative Archive, via the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, by Mrs A Wright, 23 July 2000.
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Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Adam Shaw, Archivist, March 2012.