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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Cleckheaton Victoria Prize Band
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Hi
Can anybody shed some light on this for me please?
My grandfather played the cornet in brass/silver bands during his younger years (he later became a conductor). His name was Roderick John Macdonnell (b1876), and he lived in Heckmondwike around 1906-1911. I am trying to find out which band(s) he may have played in at that time.
I have already been in contact with several people connected to brass/silver bands in Yorkshire, without any positive results. However, one of them did provide me with a photo (press cutting dated 1911) of the Cleckheaton Victoria Prize Band, and I think my grandfather may be one of the people in the photo. We are not 100% sure it's him, as we only have photos of him in later life, but there is a definite resemblance and the area and date are about right.
Does anyone have any information about this particular band? I have attached the photo, and indicated the person. He appears to be wearing a slightly different uniform to the others, so is he actually a member of the band?
Thanks
Rich
Can anybody shed some light on this for me please?
My grandfather played the cornet in brass/silver bands during his younger years (he later became a conductor). His name was Roderick John Macdonnell (b1876), and he lived in Heckmondwike around 1906-1911. I am trying to find out which band(s) he may have played in at that time.
I have already been in contact with several people connected to brass/silver bands in Yorkshire, without any positive results. However, one of them did provide me with a photo (press cutting dated 1911) of the Cleckheaton Victoria Prize Band, and I think my grandfather may be one of the people in the photo. We are not 100% sure it's him, as we only have photos of him in later life, but there is a definite resemblance and the area and date are about right.
Does anyone have any information about this particular band? I have attached the photo, and indicated the person. He appears to be wearing a slightly different uniform to the others, so is he actually a member of the band?
Thanks
Rich