Leadgate Salvation Army Band
thanks to Ken James who writes
Identities from top left on baritone JoeDay Tenor Horn -Allen Smith- Tenor horn -Fredy Barker -trombone -John Ashcroft -eupho -Denis Greener -bass Arthur Smith -tenor horn Melvin Smith -cornet -Eddy Greener cornet -Ken James cornet -? Smith cornet – Cyril Ashcroft cornet – Les Pickering -Bandmaster -Lance Pickering
Another picture from article by Chris Lloyd in the Northern Echo Compassion for Leadgate murderer who killed his own daughter | The Northern Echo
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Have you or your family played in the band over the years?
Can you confirm when the Band was started- of course Consett is the oldest one in the world
Any memories or stories of the band would be welcome
Also if you have any pictures please do get in touch
