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Massed Calvary Bands Of The Aldershot And Eastern Commands – The Tattoo - Aldershot, 1939
The Beacon - Quick March
Written by A. Young
Conducted by H. P. G. Perdue
Recorded in England
78 RPM audio transfer from the Bowness Arts' collection of vintage records.
Massed Bands Of The Aldershot And Eastern Commands / Massed Calvary Bands Of The Aldershot And Eastern Commands – The Tattoo - Aldershot, 1939
Label: RCA Victor – 120906 (Canada)
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1939
Genre: Brass & Military
Style: Marches
Other side of this record: Massed Bands Of The Aldershot And Eastern Commands The Tattoo – The Clarion Call
youtu.be/0l7e2jc43bs
The Aldershot Military Tattoo was an annual event dating back to 1894. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo held at the Rushmoor Arena presented displays from all branches of the services, including performances lit by flame torches. At one time the performances attracted crowds of up to 500,000 people. The Tattoo was organised to raise money for military charities. By the end of the 1930s, the event was raising around £40,000 annually. The Tattoo's modern format, the Army Show, was cancelled in 2010 by the Ministry of Defence due to budget cuts. It was briefly revived the following year and attracted 20,000 visitors. In 2012, it was styled as the Aldershot Garrison Show, a smaller free event held on Armed Forces Day. The Army Show was replaced in 2013 with a general Military Festival. Events were held across the town, including an art exhibition, live music, sports events and film screenings.
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912 the Gramophone Company established 78 rotations per minute as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
Massed Calvary Bands Of The Aldershot And Eastern Commands – The Tattoo - Aldershot, 1939
The Beacon - Quick March
Written by A. Young
Conducted by H. P. G. Perdue
Recorded in England
78 RPM audio transfer from the Bowness Arts' collection of vintage records.
Massed Bands Of The Aldershot And Eastern Commands / Massed Calvary Bands Of The Aldershot And Eastern Commands – The Tattoo - Aldershot, 1939
Label: RCA Victor – 120906 (Canada)
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1939
Genre: Brass & Military
Style: Marches
Other side of this record: Massed Bands Of The Aldershot And Eastern Commands The Tattoo – The Clarion Call
youtu.be/0l7e2jc43bs
The Aldershot Military Tattoo was an annual event dating back to 1894. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo held at the Rushmoor Arena presented displays from all branches of the services, including performances lit by flame torches. At one time the performances attracted crowds of up to 500,000 people. The Tattoo was organised to raise money for military charities. By the end of the 1930s, the event was raising around £40,000 annually. The Tattoo's modern format, the Army Show, was cancelled in 2010 by the Ministry of Defence due to budget cuts. It was briefly revived the following year and attracted 20,000 visitors. In 2012, it was styled as the Aldershot Garrison Show, a smaller free event held on Armed Forces Day. The Army Show was replaced in 2013 with a general Military Festival. Events were held across the town, including an art exhibition, live music, sports events and film screenings.
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912 the Gramophone Company established 78 rotations per minute as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
