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Jack Abbott, Arthur Agar, and Jack Dixon performed as the Three Crows hence the outfit. They came from different backgrounds with Jack Abbott never having sung before. Jack Dixon was a childhood musical prodigy well-known in the Consett area. Arthur Agar was a born comedian and because he was smaller than the other two often finished the routine in their arms.
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Characters, Comedians and Community Spirit

Humour, friendship and community spirit were just as important as music in the story of the Consett Citizens Choir. From memorable rehearsals to the comic performances of Arthur Agar and The Three Crows, the Choir became a reflection of Consett itself, hardworking, talented and full of character.
William Westgarth - Agar Consett Magazine
History

Behind the Baton: William E. Westgarth MBE

Every successful choir needs more than voices — it needs leadership, patience, and belief. For the Consett Citizens Choir, that guiding force was William...
The early members of the Consett Citizens Choir, formed in 1949 at the Citizens Club on Front Street. What began as a modest local group quickly became a powerful symbol of post-war unity, creativity, and community spirit.
History

The Night Consett Found Its Voice (1949)

In the years following the Second World War, Consett was a town rebuilding not just its streets and industries, but its spirit. In December...
Consett Magazine - June 2025 - Front Cover - Consett in Focus
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June 2025 – Consett Magazine (Print Edition)

💛 Celebrating Our Community – June 2025This month’s Consett Magazine is a celebration of the people who quietly shape our community every day.We meet...