In the 19th century Welshman moved to Middlesbrough to work as ironmakers when the industry was expanding.

In 1886 two of the workers were killed in an industrial accident  and their Welsh colleagues performed a concert for the widows and orphans of those killed to raise money for them.

It was from this performance the Apollo Male Voice Choir was formed in 1887.

Now, more than 135 years on, the male choir is still going strong.