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Black Dyke Band 1972

Black and White photographic print, ( print has a magenta colour cast) staged photograph of the Black Dyke Band assembled with their instruments inside Hall, seated on tiered staging, with two trophies, a large cup and also a large shield. Photo titled ; John Foster and Sons ltd. Black Dyke Mills Band, Double Champions 1972
band members listed as;
Back row, P McNab B flat bass, D Jackson Bb Bass, H Whitley Percussion, C Aspinall Eb Bass, P Wells Eb Bass.
Second row, H Greenwood 2nd Horn, A Holdsworth 1st Horn, D Essex Solo Horn, J Clough Solo Euphonium, B Broadbent Euphonium, J Slinger Solo Baritone, C Hardy 2nd Baritone.
3rd row, J Clay Flugal Horn, D Horsfield Repiano Cornet, D Hirst Soprano Cornet, G Brand Professional Conductor, P Lambert President, R Newsome Resident Conductor, F Berry Solo Trombone, D Bentley 2nd Trombone, I Copeland Bass Trombone,
Front row; M Turton Solo Cornet, J Brooke Solo Cornet, D Pogson Solo Cornet, J Shepherd Principal Cornet, F Ellis 2nd Cornet, P Morecroft 2nd Cornet, G Leeming 3rd Cornet, E Bland 3rd Cornet.

Category: Photographic Print
Date of Production: 1972
Ownership: Part of Black Dyke Collection 2016
Condition of Item: Print is faded and developing a colour cast take care to prevent additional prolonged exposure to UV light. Frame has carpet glued to back which should be removed when possible.
Location: On display in Bandroom
Artefact ID: BD2016-010
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