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March 2025 Meeting: The History of the Double Bass by George Martin

Father-and-son team Thomas and George are known over the world as Thomas and George Violin Makers, with workshops in Williamscot. They have a long tradition of making, restoring and dealing in all things double bass. Tom is also an internationally renowned soloist and orchestral player. Together they reveal the traditions and techniques involved in this centuries-old and skilled craft. How do double basses work? Who made the best ones? What tools are used? How do different woods sound? Do different ways of making affect the sound?

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February 2025 Meeting: The Notorious Culworth Gang of South Northamptonshire by Richard Blacklee

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16 April

April 2025 Meeting: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough by Gill White