History of Hetton Silver Band (1887 - 2009)

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Hetton Silver Band - founded

April 1, 1887

Hetton Silver Band was founded on the 1st April, 1887. The brass band was associated with miners from Hetton Colliery in Hetton-le-Hole. The band purchased a small plot of land in South Market Street from the Hetton Coal Company for £25, and built a tin hut there to meet and practice in.

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Grand Shield Winner - 1912

September 28, 1912

Hetton Prize Silver Band won the one thousand guinea trophy Grand Shield on the 28th of September, 1912. The national competition was held at Crystal Palace, London. William Straughan conducted the band playing the test piece, 'Emelia' by Gaetano Donizetti.

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Hetton Silver Band - founded

Grand Shield Winner - 1912

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