In Britain, a brass band is a musical ensemble comprising a standardized range of brass and percussion instruments. The modern form of the brass band in the United Kingdom dates back to the 19th century, with a vibrant tradition of competition based around communities and local industry, with colliery bands being particularly notable. The Stalybridge Old Band was formed in 1809 and was perhaps the first civilian brass band in the world.
Soprano cornet
Tenor Horn
Baritone horn
Tenor trombone
Stalybridge is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, with a population of 23,731 at the 2011 Census.
View over Stalybridge
Staley Hall before refurbishment
River Tame flowing under Staley Bridge, constructed in 1707
Bohemia Cottages: weavers' cottages in Stalybridge dating from 1721