Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is a 1977 recording of the Black Dyke Mills and conducted by Geoffrey Brand.
In 1855, the Halifax Courier of the 15th September reported that: “Queenshead Band formed early in the century by residents came into difficulties. John Foster & Son, having lately become acquainted with the depressed state of the band determined to make an effort themselves to raise it up again. Accordingly, they have purchased from that eminent maker, Mr. Joseph Higham, of Manchester, a new set of instruments which have this week been delivered to the band, which in future is to be denominated Black Dyke Mills Band. A new and talented leader, as well as several performers, have been added to the band which now comprises 18 musicians. Since then the band has gone from success to success.
Now known as the Black Dyke Band you can find out more on their web site at blackdykeband.co.uk
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This is a 1977 recording of the Black Dyke Mills and conducted by Geoffrey Brand.
In 1855, the Halifax Courier of the 15th September reported that: “Queenshead Band formed early in the century by residents came into difficulties. John Foster & Son, having lately become acquainted with the depressed state of the band determined to make an effort themselves to raise it up again. Accordingly, they have purchased from that eminent maker, Mr. Joseph Higham, of Manchester, a new set of instruments which have this week been delivered to the band, which in future is to be denominated Black Dyke Mills Band. A new and talented leader, as well as several performers, have been added to the band which now comprises 18 musicians. Since then the band has gone from success to success.
Now known as the Black Dyke Band you can find out more on their web site at blackdykeband.co.uk
If you liked this and would like to support us issuing more recordings please give us a super thanks below.
