Holborn Schools Band, Mitcham, Surrey
Boys band at Holborn Schools, High Street, Mitcham - originally established in 1856 in the grounds of Eagle House. The Schools provided accommodation, education and industrial training for pauper children away from the main workhouse. The band, which performed at local functions, led to a career for some as military bandsmen
Picture No
10418846
Media ID
47549016
Size
4796px x 2704px
(2.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Source
Unattributed photograph on a postcard published by Guy Whittem, Brixton Station
Date
early 20th century
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