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12-Mar-2010
by Rob Howard
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 Ken Hopkins from Comber, County Down, Northern Ireland, owns one of the world’s largest private accordion collections, numbering over 1,000 instruments. This very impressive collection, which began about 30 years ago, contains accordions of virtually every type and make, dating from the present time to the early years of the 19th Century. Some instruments were the only ones ever made. The collection includes accordions once owned by Sir Jimmy Shand and Will Starr, and several now rare Uniform keyboards. Ken also has a substantial collection of accordion memorabilia.Over the years Ken Hopkins has given presentations of some of his remarkable collection, including playing demonstrations, at many accordion festivals, clubs and events. Viewings of this collection are by private arrangement only, though Ken is planning to offer overnight accommodation some time in the future. As a member of the Ulster Scots Association, Ken Hopkins has performed in concerts in many European countries, including Russia, and is soon to play in Milwaukee, USA. For further information email: accordionken@hotmail.com |