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The Jarrow Navvies Band - musical cyclists who played for fun and charity
- Author(s):
- Gavin Holman (see profile)
- Date:
- 2021
- Group(s):
- North American British Music Studies Association
- Subject(s):
- Brass instruments
- Item Type:
- Article
- Tag(s):
- Brass bands, comic bands, Jarrow, Brass Instruments
- Permanent URL:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/mz0z-rg46
- Abstract:
- The Congo Cycling Club of Jarrow developed a musical arm in 1904 The Congo Navvies' Band quickly became a much loved (and laughed at) feature of cycle meets, carnivals and parades. Aside from their bicycling pursuits, the Band managed to raise significant sums for various national and local charities in the twenty years they existed.
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- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 2 years ago
- License:
- All Rights Reserved
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