Bandsmen Collection

Tatler front cover, Horse Guards, 1958
Front cover of The Tatler magazine featuring a picture of the Queens horses on their daily march past Wellington Arch and down the Mall for the Changing of the Guard ceremony

1920S Jazz Band
Experienced players in a West End (of London) workshop, who daily repair instruments belonging to famous bandsmen, have formed a band, thoroughly testing all the instruments! Date: 1920s

Margaret Savage who is making her debut as leading lady singer in " The Marriage of the Minsters" at Londons Victoria Palace

Battle of the Yalu River, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795840 Battle of the Yalu River, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Yalu River, Russo-Japanese War)

After the review (engraving)
605296 After the review (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the review: one of the old bandsmen at Chelsea Hospital playing the British Grenadier)

Having a drink
Two seated Bandsmen taking a break at a cafÚáºarden Lucerne Switzerland Date: circa 1958

Red Cross stretcher-bearers during the day, musicians by night. The military bandsmen play their saxophones and clarinets, for entertainment. Date: 1916

British Army soldiers of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (coloured photo)
5999021 British Army soldiers of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Scots Greys (colour litho)
980344 The Royal Scots Greys (colour litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots Greys. The drums and band.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Military Bandsman Fraser of the Coldstream Guards (mezzotint on laid paper)
3615617 Military Bandsman Fraser of the Coldstream Guards (mezzotint on laid paper) by Mrs Ross (early 19th century) (after); 50.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Volunteering in Ceylon, a Sham Fight at Kalutara (engraving)
1061721 Volunteering in Ceylon, a Sham Fight at Kalutara (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteering in Ceylon, a Sham Fight at Kalutara)

Loose! (engraving)
1056307 Loose! (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loose! Illustration for The Graphic)

Entertainment. Music: Margaret Savage who is making her debut as leading lady singer in " The Marriage of the Minsters" at Londons Victoria Palace

Victorian Scrap : Bandsmen
See the handsome bandsmen come, One with a fife and one with a drum ! Date: late 19th century

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Hungary, Budapest, Castle Garden Bazaar, Zenelo Budapest bandsmen providing free music concerts at tourist locations all over the city

Comrades of the Great War, Military Band, c. 1919
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: w00011

Newport Market Refuge and Industrial School, Soho, London
The Newport Market Refuge and Industrial School on Market Street, Soho. The School, which developed into a training establishment for military bandsmen, later moved to Coburg Row, Westminster

Programme for Military Exhibition, Earl?s Court, 1901. Shows Guards bandsmen and drummer boy. Price ?2d?. Printed by J J Keliner and Company Limited, London

Young bandsmen in uniform
Group of young bandsmen in uniform, getting ready to play. circa 1967

Bandsmen of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Two bandsmen of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in band uniform, during posting to China around 1911. Date: C.1911

Bandsmen of the Royal Guard, 1820-1830. From Histoire de la maison militaire du Roi de 1814 a 1830 by Eugene Titeux, Paris, 1890

Inniskillings Band
The band of the 27th Inniskillings : one of them may be Bandsman W G H Golding, in whose scrap album this photo is pasted. circa 1912

South Devon Hunt Ball
Singer Betty Miller with bandsmen and dancers at the South Devon Hunt Ball, in Torquay Town Hall. Date: 1954

Training Ship, Mount Edgcumbe Band, Saltash, Cornwall
The Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship for Homeless and Destitute Boys was established at Saltash in Cornwall in 1877

Holborn Schools Band, Mitcham, Surrey
Boys band at Holborn Schools, High Street, Mitcham - originally established in 1856 in the grounds of Eagle House. The Schools provided accommodation

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"Bandsmen: The Rhythm of History Unveiled" Step into the captivating world as we journey through time and space, exploring their enchanting melodies that have echoed across generations. From the prestigious Tatler front cover to the iconic Horse Guards in 1958, these musicians have left an indelible mark on our cultural tapestry. Transport yourself back to the roaring 1920s Jazz Band era, where lively tunes filled smoky speakeasies and dance floors came alive with infectious rhythms. Witness the Newport Market Refuge and Industrial School in Soho, London, where young talents honed their skills amidst a backdrop of hope and resilience. Incomparable camaraderie was forged within the ranks of Comrades of the Great War Military Band circa 1919. Their harmonious notes served as a testament to unity during tumultuous times. Margaret Savage's debut as a leading lady singer adds a touch of glamour to this musical mosaic. Uncover forgotten chapters in history like the Battle of Yalu River during Russo-Japanese War (colour litho), where brave bandsmen played amidst chaos, providing solace through their melodies. An engraving captures them after review - exhausted yet triumphant - showcasing unwavering dedication. Beyond their musical prowess lies ordinary moments; bandsmen enjoying well-deserved drinks after performances or transforming into Red Cross stretcher-bearers by day while embracing their true passion at night – music that heals both body and soul. The British Army soldiers from Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (coloured photo) stand tall with pride, instruments held high as they march forward with precision. Meanwhile, The Royal Scots Greys (colour litho) exude regal elegance while creating symphonies that resonate deep within our hearts. One cannot overlook Military Bandsman Fraser's mesmerizing portrait from Coldstream Guards (mezzotint on laid paper).