1919 - Newtownards Silver Band

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1919 - Newtownards Silver Band

Post by Christopher » Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:30 pm

Newtownards Silver Band was formed as a flute band in 1919 by Alderman Isaac Baxter and Mr. Samuel Gracey.
The band was know as the 1st Old Boys and changed to brass in 1923. A few years later the band was renamed
to Newtownards Silver Band. go to newtownardssilverband.org.uk/index.html

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