DORE VILLAGE BAND
In !877 the then Vicar of Dore , the Rev Aldred. Proposed the formation of a brass band
and Mr Henry Taylor was one of its first members. The bandmaster being Mr George
Elliot of Dore. The band was in demand at Beeley,Grindleford,Hathersage and
surrounding village club feasts.Henry Taylor became bandmaster in 1886 and was one
of the best known bandsmen over a wide radius. For over 46 years.It was reported in the
local press that The Dore recreation Society organised a concert on Monday, January 27
th 1896 in the Dore Schoolroom, , before a large and appreciative audience. ‘The
programme was a very taking one, and reflects credit on the Bandmaster, Mr. Henry
Taylor.The energy and enthusiasm displayed by our Village Minstrels in their well-
rendered parts, was worthy of a troupe who make greater profession in the art of
producing side-splitting jokes. Our village band is worthy of the best support; we have
not forgotten their kindness rendered to our School Processions at Whitsuntide.In the
early part of the 20 th century Shirley Taylor became the leader of the band and in family
tradition the bandsmen were mainly all from the Taylor family.Currently band leader
Shirley was living down in Totley which lead to the band being to called the Totley brass
band.They gave regular appearance’s in the village during Christmas festivities and at
social events.Many postcards were produced featuring the band playing in Dore village
at Christmas time and other events in the village.
DORE VILLAGE BAND
CHRISTCHURCH DORE
n !877 the then Vicar of Dore , the Rev Aldred. Proposed the formation of a brass
band and Mr Henry Taylor was one of its first members. The bandmaster being
Mr George Elliot of Dore. The band was in demand at
Beeley,Grindleford,Hathersage and surrounding village club feasts.Henry Taylor
became bandmaster in 1886 and was one of the best known bandsmen over a wide
radius. For over 46 years.
It was reported in the local press that The Dore recreation Society organised a
concert on Monday, January 27 th 1896 in the Dore Schoolroom, , before a large
and appreciative audience. ‘The programme was a very taking one, and reflects
credit on the Bandmaster, Mr. Henry Taylor.The energy and enthusiasm displayed
by our Village Minstrels in their well-rendered parts, was worthy of a troupe who
make greater profession in the art of producing side-splitting jokes. Our village
band is worthy of the best support; we have not forgotten their kindness rendered
to our School Processions at Whitsuntide.In the early part of the 20 th century
Shirley Taylor became the leader of the band and in family tradition the bandsmen
were mainly all from the Taylor family.Currently band leader Shirley was living
down in Totley which lead to the band being to called the Totley brass band.They
gave regular appearance’s in the village during Christmas festivities and at social
events.
Many postcards were produced featuring the band playing in Dore village at
Christmas time and other events in the village
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