This has been the qualifying contest for the British Open Championship since 1952.
Prior to 1952 this contest was known as the Belle Vue May Contest - Class A and the qualifying contest for the British Open was the Belle Vue July Contest.
The Crystal Palace Grand Shield was a different contest which used the same trophy. Click on the link for results.
British Open Spring Festival (Senior Cup) ![]() |
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Contest Website: | http://www.thebritishopen.net/ |
Winners back to 1952 are as engraved on the current Grand Shield trophy. Except for 1981 to 1984 where the bands on the trophy appear to have come second, not first! Was a different trophy given to the winners? If you know the answer please let us know.
There are also results on the trophy from 1902 to 1938, but they are for the Crystal Palace Contest (see link at top of page).
Also known as the Belle Vue May Contest
1922 - 1930: One section only
1931 - 1951: Class A, B, C, D
1952: Six sections - Grand Shield, Senior Cup, Senior Trophy, Junior Shield, Junior Cup, Junior Trophy
In 1982 only the Grand Shield and Senior Cup were run, although the latter disappeared later.
2001: Senior Cup reinstated
2002: Senior Trophy reinstated
Printed from https://brassbandresults.co.uk/