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Title: Oakley band.
Post by: Huwcyn on Saturday 10 September 11 09:47 BST (UK)
I'd be grateful if anyone could tell me when the above band was established, and whether they visited America in the late 19th century . Are they known as the 'Royal ' Oakley band ?
Title: Re: Oakley band.
Post by: wrjones on Saturday 10 September 11 11:05 BST (UK)
Although the band's website is apparently inactive it does say the band was formed in 1864.See;
http://seindorfyroakeley.homestead.com/

Regards
William Russell Jones.
Title: Re: Oakley band.
Post by: wrjones on Saturday 10 September 11 11:30 BST (UK)
There are several old pictures of the band on here;
http://www.ibew.org.uk/vbbp-uk3.htm

Regards
William Russell Jones.
Title: Re: Oakley band.
Post by: Huwcyn on Saturday 10 September 11 12:07 BST (UK)
Thank you. Its a shame the website is defunct.
Title: Re: Oakley band.
Post by: ArwelONeill on Saturday 10 September 11 12:22 BST (UK)
Hi there,

My half sister and her father were once members of the band and I myself was tought to play the cornet by their band master, Mr Bob Morgan, many moons ago!

If there's anything more I can help you with, please, get in touch.

Arwel  :)
Title: Re: Oakley band.
Post by: Huwcyn on Saturday 10 September 11 13:38 BST (UK)
Diolch yn fawr /Thank you.
What really interests me is their early history :
Did they visit America sometime between 1865 and 1880 ?
Did some members stay in the USA ?
Was there a Royal Oakley choir as well ?
Obscure questions, I know - but its to help a distant transatlantic cousin with a dead end.
Title: Re: Oakley band.
Post by: ArwelONeill on Saturday 10 September 11 15:24 BST (UK)
I shall look into it for you  ;)

Cofion,

Arwel