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Brass Band c1950
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Ces Prouse
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Jack Windross
Jeff Smith
Alf Prouse
Lala (Andrew) Moscrop
Joe Prouse
? Grant
Colin Moscrop
Peter Palmer
Jim Smith
Jack Brown
Joe Clayton
? Pierce ?
Clan Corner
Middle row L to R
Ray Prouse
Billy Butters
Jack Coulthard
Tommy Collison
Jack Kitchen
George Farrier
Bob Windross
Bob Smith
Front row L to R
Michael Moscrop
Colin Brown
Les Thomson
Peter Hall
Lou Gibson
Dennis Ayton
Tony Thomson
New Marske Silver Band
The photo was taken in Littles field at Marske.
Area now is Fell Briggs Drive - buildings in the background is a rear view of Marske High Street.
Many thanks to Tony Thomson for all the info on the photo. |
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1947 Winners
 | This photo shows you New Marske Silver Band posing in a winning mood.The band had just won at Belle Vue,a brass band competition held in Manchester.
The competition was held in the September of that year and the 'Test Piece' was Henry V.
From a personnel experience, as i played in this band in the 1980's playing at a major event like The Nationals ,undergoing months of 'Test Piece, practise and performing to the best on the day is very nerve racking.
Hats off to these guys for pulling it off.
1.Alf Prouse.
2. ?..... Pearce.
3.Jeff Smith.
4. ?..... Milburn. ( Shildon )
5. Ray Prouse.
6. ?.....
7. Bob Smith.
8. George Ferrier.
9. Colin Moscrop.
10. Jack Brown
11. Lala Moscrop.
12. Jo Prouse.
13. Jim Smith.
14. Cec Prouse.
15. John Hall.
16. Lou Gibson.
17. Les Thomson.
18. Dennis Ayton.
19. Tony Thomson.
20. Peter Hall.
21. Michael Moscrop.
22. Colin Brown.
23. Bob Windress.
24. ?.....
25. Charlie Mathews. ( Guisbrough )
26. Jack Windrass.
27. ?..... Coulthard.
28. George Gott.
29. Jack Kitching. ( Bandmaster)
30. Frank Butters.
31. Jack Clayton.
32. Clan Corner.
33. Denny Ayton. |
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Band History
In a busy time at New Marske at around 1875 a group of miners approached their boss,s Pease and Partners with intention of starting a brass band, they agreed and the band was born.
With the support of the miners and the miners union they agreed to deduct a penny a week for the upkeep of the band.
As with many mining villages New Marske now had its own 'Band'
Due to the original mine named after Upleatham - Upleatham Mines Band began life.
The band became extinct at around 1923 when the mines closed ,at this time due to the lack of work for New Marske folk many families moved out.
And Upleatham Mines Band was no more.
As with many mining villages 'Bands'life went on and it was not until 1937 that the band changed its name to New Marske Silver Band.
In the same year the band decided that they needed a new 'Band room' and with the help of the local council a new home was sourced.
A hut from the first world war, from Longbeck Trading Estate was bought this was situated on modern day Pontac Road ,adjacent to Beacon Drive.
The hut was 90 ft long and 25ft wide ,apart from a rehearsal hut for the band it also doubled up as a 'Dance Hall' for the village.
As far as i know pictures of this Band Hut are scarce.If you have photo's please let me know.
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The Players
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Old Band Hall
 | Picture from around 1957 taken in front of 50 Arthur Terrace showing you a young Margaret Abbott.
In the background you can see the old band hall that New Marske Silver Band used to practise in.
Also you can see the garden and pig sty's belonging to Jack Brown.
Jacks garden is now the back gardens to the house's on Pontac Road,the band hall was roughly situated adjacent to Beacon Drive.
The band hall was also used by the village for 'Threpenny Hops' dances usually held on a Friday or Saturday night.
Photo and information kindly submitted by Margaret Sherwood (nee Abbott). |
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Early Band
 | Photo of the early Upleatham Mine's Band.
First published in the book 'New Marske Looking Back' by Ena Holloway and Alan Hughes.
No names are given but i suspect the surnames of Moscrop,Prouse,Farrier and Tray are there.
More names would be most usefull.
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Upleatham Mines Band
 | An old photo of the band,probably still called Upleatham Mines Band ,picture then prior to 1923.
Any names would be most welcome.
Photo kindly submitted by Mr & Mrs Paul Simmons.
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New Marske Band 1932.
 | On the back of this picture is written New Marske Silver Band ,Palm Sunday 1932.
Pictured here in front of the old band hut.
Any names would be most welcome.
Photo and infomation kindly submitted by Mr & Mrs Paul Simmons.
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