Forest of Dean FHT Forum - Forest of Dean Brass Bands / Two Bridges

Forest of Dean Brass Bands / Two Bridges (reply)

cmfenton — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:11:38 +0000

There are a few pages (and a number of pictures) on the Two Bridges Band in Maurice Bent's Book "The Musical Traditions of Dean - Volume 1" (though there isn't a Volume 2 yet - last time I asked him it was still "work in progress"!). Also a page on the formation of the Blakeney and District Silver Band from the remnants of the Two Bridges Band.

Regards,

-Colin

Forest of Dean Brass Bands / Two Bridges (reply)

J Thorne — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:31:24 +0000

I have just emailed a picture of Two Bridges Band so keep a look out for it.

It has my partners Grandfather Frank Reed and her Great Uncle's Archie Sladen and she thinks its Archie's brother Harold Sladen in the photo.

Forest of Dean Brass Bands (reply)

slowhands — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:28:46 +0000

The Bands were very much part of Forest social life. Often associated with a colliery, church or the Buffs ( R.A.O.B. ). I have pictures of the Excelsior, Berry Hill , Lydbrook and Cinderford bands, but I cannot lay my hands on Blakeney / Two Bridges .....

however I think this may be them ...
http://www.satiche.org.uk/vinbbp/phot1077.jpg

Forest of Dean Brass Bands / Two Bridges

JSannwald — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:32:30 +0000

A new appeal for info on Forest of Dean Brass Bands, partic the Two Bridges Band . I understand this band formed in 1900, disbanded 1952 and the Blakeney and District Silver Band was formed 1953 from the remaining members of Two Bridges Brass Band who moved to Blakeney.
Does anyone have any archive info / pics on this band.