C. 1952 - Regional Contest at Exeter

 

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Taken at the regional contest in Exeter. This is an action picture of the band qualifying for the London finals - the band came second. Note the players without jackets which are on the floor - this would be frowned on today!

Personnel: Troms, Basil Shelley, John Snook, Percy Dredge, & Dave Tanner. Basses, L - R Reg Spreadbury BBb ? ? & Ron Spreadbury Eb.   Horns, L-R Charlie Warner ? Wilf Green.  Back row, Sop, Jack Green, ? ? Pete Stratton.  Front row, Cliff Kingshot.  The conductor was Sid Clark.

 

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