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The Hull School of Music (H.S.M.) was founded by Mary Alice Sharrah (1863-1940). She was born in 1863, the daughter of William Simpson Sharrah, a missionary of the Sailor's Institute and Mary Ann, a 33 year old native of Wigan. Mary Alice Sharrah is first recorded as a teacher of music at the family home, 22 Reed Street, in 1892. By 1895, she had moved to 21, Storey Street. About this time she married William Henry Simpson, although she retained her birth name and was always known as Madam Sharrah. She was tireless supporter of local charities and organised many shows to that end. In 1898, the school transferred to 55, Spring Bank, where it remained after Madame’s death in 1940. At this point, her daughter, Phyllis, took over at Spring Bank, until the school closed in the mid 1950s, amalgamating with the Sizer Simpson School

Ellen Monge (1898-1962) was also heavily involved in the Hull music scene, eventually becoming the long time secretary to the Hull Music Festival. She also gave many concerts as well, including some for the Hull Philharmonic Society.

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Magazines and programmes for Hull School of Music concerts and rectials; Programmes for concerts organised by Hull Philharmonic Society and Miss Ellen Monge’s pupils; Victory in Europe card of thanks.