Violins with stories

VIOLINS WITH STORIES

The Secret Violin Shop workshop at City Arts Nottingham has a collection of violins with stories. These violins are taken to various events and also host their own events. On this page you can see where they have been played and some upcoming events in which they will feature.

Visit the Disology webpage Violins With Stories for the latest news on performances

The Patrick Matthew Violin Made By Steve Burnett of Edinburgh in 2023/24

Why was the Patrick Matthew Violin made? Watch this video to the end to understand why.

Richard Smith plays "Flowers of Edinburgh" on The Patrick Matthew Violin

The Mull of Kintyre Campbeltown Violin. Made in 1904 in Campbeltown, Scotland by Archibald Smith. 

The Ashover violin made by John Wilson 1850

Bobbie's Violin

Sebastian plays "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" on Bobbie's Violin for Sherwood Art Week Event "Violins With Stories" 4th July 2025

The HOPE Violin