Accrington Pipe Band
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I was a member of the Accrington Pipe Band from 1949 till 1967. During that time, in the many parades I took part in there where people popping out and taking pictures of the band as we pasted. If anyone has any of these and there must be hundreds, I would love to see some, I would be much obligeded. |
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A member here, Burningman, was a piper with that band before he emigrated to California. His late father was a piper too.
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Adrian, look at post 90 on the thread My early life in Accy 1946-1968 in the nostalgia forum.
The thumbnail on the right shows Whalley Road Congs walking day in 1965 I think. Going up Haywood road past the hospital. The pipe band is there, in the back ground, sorry it's the best I can do. I am (was!) the young lady on the extreme left of the picture. The pipes used to scare me to death when I was a littl'un! |
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How on earth can the year of that walk be 1965 Susie?:confused::confused: Ah stupid cashy, was looking at the little lass, yeh should have said young lady, penny may have dropped. lol
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Not sure if this link will work, but I found these pictures on facebook!
Trevor Stokes IS still the Pipe Major in the band (He used to be my step dad). I absolutely LOVED going around with the band when I was younger, and even learned to play the pipes and did highland dancing for them for a few years. Back then women weren't 'allowed' to be IN the band, lol! But it seems they have a good mix now with even young children.... xx |
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John Tinnion, and the Pipe Major Roger Coldridge. worked with Bernard for over 20 years, Andrew now lives in America Retlaw |
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My uncle Alan Edwards and his son Roger used to be in the pipe band.
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If you look on my album you will see a picture taken in 1957. I am not on it because I was away doing my National Service in the RAF.
jaysay: you will see Frank Rossthorne 3rd from left on back row and Syd Stokes on left, front row. Roger is in the middle front row.maxthecollie: Allan Edwards is 3rd from right on back row and son Roger is sat on the floor on the left. Retlaw: I never new Bernard & Andrew Johnstone, so they must have been after my time. John Tinnion is 3rd from right in front row. 'Erindoors: I also used to dance in band concerts as a teen. Trevor Stokes is the lad on the floor on the right. Yes he has been the Pipe Major for quite a while now. I have visited them a couple of times in the last 20 years. |
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