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

In 1886 one of the workers were killed in an industrial accident  and his Welsh colleagues performed a concert for the widowto raise money for her.

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.