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Formation of the brass band 31/01/1889
Formation of the brass band 31/01/1889
The band was formed, as a Brass Band on the 31st January 1889 by the Court Pride of Barnet Foresters and was known as the High Barnet Foresters' Brass Band.
The band was formed, as a Brass Band on the 31st January 1889 by the Court Pride of Barnet Foresters and was known as the High Barnet Foresters' Brass Band.
The band in September 1948
The band in September 1948
The band managed to continue playing over the years of the Second World War.
The band managed to continue playing over the years of the Second World War.
Holocaust memorial 2017
Holocaust memorial 2017
At Middlesex university, Barnet Band played for guests arriving for Barnet's Holocaust Memorial service in 2017, as well as playing the Adon Olam hymn and God Save The Queen at its conclusion.
At Middlesex university, Barnet Band played for guests arriving for Barnet's Holocaust Memorial service in 2017, as well as playing the Adon Olam hymn and God Save The Queen at its conclusion.
Forces Day 2024 - wingspan
Forces Day 2024 - wingspan
Barnet Band, the speaker and the officials arrayed under the Lancaster bomber
Barnet Band, the speaker and the officials arrayed under the Lancaster bomber
Barnet Holocaust Memorial event 2025
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130th anniversary concert
130th anniversary concert
This photo was taken at the band's 130th anniversary concert in 2019.
This photo was taken at the band's 130th anniversary concert in 2019.
Minutes from February 1889
Minutes from February 1889
Corporal Yeomans of the 7th Kings Royal Rifles Corps was appointed as its first Musical Director at the first committee meeting in February 1889. This appointment was not unopposed.
Corporal Yeomans of the 7th Kings Royal Rifles Corps was appointed as its first Musical Director at the first committee meeting in February 1889. This appointment was not unopposed.
The first female member
The first female member
It was the late 1940s before the band had its first female member,
It was the late 1940s before the band had its first female member,
Forces Day 2024 - closer wide view
Forces Day 2024 - closer wide view
Barnet Band, speaker and officials under the Lancaster bomber
Barnet Band, speaker and officials under the Lancaster bomber
Receipt for Printing on Steam Printer
Receipt for Printing on Steam Printer
By 1899, the band had been renamed as The Barnet Town Band, as can be seen on this receipt for the printing of 20 circulars by Barnet's Steam printer, E. S. Wheatley.
By 1899, the band had been renamed as The Barnet Town Band, as can be seen on this receipt for the printing of 20 circulars by Barnet's Steam printer, E. S. Wheatley.
Report on evening classes
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Report on evening classes
In the late 1940s, evening classes were held for young players, as reported in this excerpt from a concert programme at that time.
In the late 1940s, evening classes were held for young players, as reported in this excerpt from a concert programme at that time.
Finchley Nurseries
Finchley Nurseries
The band regularly played summer afternoon sessions at Finchley Nurseries in Mill Hill. Unusually, at this session in 2019, we had the shelter of a gazebo.
The band regularly played summer afternoon sessions at Finchley Nurseries in Mill Hill. Unusually, at this session in 2019, we had the shelter of a gazebo.
Forces Day 2024 - band in action
Forces Day 2024 - band in action
Barnet Band performing military marches before the awards
Barnet Band performing military marches before the awards
Receipt for loan of a cornet
Receipt for loan of a cornet
By 1921, the band was known as The Barnet Town Silver Prize Band, as described in this receipt for the loan of a band cornet by Alfred Richards.
By 1921, the band was known as The Barnet Town Silver Prize Band, as described in this receipt for the loan of a band cornet by Alfred Richards.
Diamond Jubilee of the band
Diamond Jubilee of the band
The Diamond Jubilee of the band was celebrated in 1949 with a concert at the Old Court House in Barnet.
The Diamond Jubilee of the band was celebrated in 1949 with a concert at the Old Court House in Barnet.
The full band
The full band
A formal photograph taken at one of our larger concerts.
A formal photograph taken at one of our larger concerts.
Forces Day 2024 - band close-up
Forces Day 2024 - band close-up
Close-up view of Barnet Band
Close-up view of Barnet Band
Article re band at War Memorial opening
Article re band at War Memorial opening
The band played at the opening of the War Memorial in High Barnet, as recorded in this document, whose source is unknown. Subsequently the Band continued to provide the music for annual Remembrance Sunday parades.
The band played at the opening of the War Memorial in High Barnet, as recorded in this document, whose source is unknown. Subsequently the Band continued to provide the music for annual Remembrance Sunday parades.
The brass section
Forces Day 2024 - clarinets
Forces Day 2024 - clarinets
Clarinettists of the band listening to the speaker
Clarinettists of the band listening to the speaker
Holocaust Memorial 2019
Holocaust Memorial 2019
At Middlesex university, Barnet Band played for guests arriving for Barnet's Holocaust Memorial service in 2019, as well as playing the Adon Olam hymn and God Save The Queen at its conclusion.
At Middlesex university, Barnet Band played for guests arriving for Barnet's Holocaust Memorial service in 2019, as well as playing the Adon Olam hymn and God Save The Queen at its conclusion.
Forces Day 2024 - all event attendees
Forces Day 2024 - all event attendees
All attendees of this event posed for the group photo, with Barnet Band members standing at the back
All attendees of this event posed for the group photo, with Barnet Band members standing at the back
Holocaust Memorial 2019
Holocaust Memorial 2019
Barnet Band played the Adon Olam hymn and God Save The Queen at the conclusion of the service high up on the balcony.
Barnet Band played the Adon Olam hymn and God Save The Queen at the conclusion of the service high up on the balcony.
