ebooks History of Men's Fashion: What the Well Dressed Man is Wearing by Nicholas Storey in Arts-Photography

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Brass Bands Play an important part in Barnsleys rich cultural and musical heritage. The collieries and heavy industry; on which the towns prosperity was built; proved fertile ground in which talented musicians were to gather together and develop the skills of their neighbours and workmates. They formed bands to entertain themselves and others; to compete with the peers and to lend tone and rich colour to community activities. Eric Jessop calls upon the history of his own family and of Dodworth; the place in which he has always lived; to tell a wider story of the manner in which the brass band tradition has enriched and still enriches the social and cultural life of the Barnsley area. He shares experience and anecdotes; recalls humour and alcoholic excesses and provides wise counsel on the means of promoting the movement to a new and younger generation of potential performers. The book includes brief histories of many local bands and is lavishly illustrated with archive photographs and pictures.