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The Besses o th Barn Brass Band - Paddington Station
The Besses o th Barn Brass Band from Besses o th Barn, an old industrial town situated between Manchester and Bury, in Lancashire. In 1905 the band toured France to promote the Entente Cordiale. Pictured here on 23rd June 1905 at Paddington Station, London on their way to play before the King at Windsor en route to France. The band made two " world tours" in the early 1900s, one between 1906 and 1908/9 and the other also lasting for more than a year. With Alexander Owen as its conductor, the band visited Australia, Canada, Fiji, Hawaii, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA. Date: 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
23rd Band Boarding Brass Departing Lancashire Leaving Paddington Performance Touring Windsor Banding Performing
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the iconic image of The Besses o th Barn Brass Band at Paddington Station. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures the essence of a bygone era. In 1905, this esteemed band from Besses o th Barn, an old industrial town between Manchester and Bury in Lancashire, embarked on a historic tour of France to strengthen diplomatic relations, known as the Entente Cordiale. Bring the rich history and tradition of this remarkable brass band into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints. Each print is produced using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Revive the past and add a touch of timeless charm to your space.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.8cm x 49.3cm (30.2" x 19.4")
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the Besses o th Barn Brass Band, a renowned musical ensemble hailing from Besses o th Barn, an old industrial town nestled between Manchester and Bury in Lancashire, England. In 1905, the band embarked on an extraordinary tour of France to promote the Entente Cordiale, a diplomatic initiative aimed at strengthening Anglo-French relations. Here, they are seen at Paddington Station, London on the 23rd of June 1905, preparing to board a train that would take them to perform before King Edward VII at Windsor Castle before continuing their journey to France. The Besses o th Barn Brass Band was a formidable force in the world of brass banding during the early 1900s, making two extensive tours, the first between 1906 and 1908/9, and the second lasting for over a year. Led by the esteemed conductor Alexander Owen, the band traversed the globe, captivating audiences in Australia, Canada, Fiji, Hawaii, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the band's rich musical heritage and their significant role in fostering international cultural exchange during a time of great change.
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