Not much is known about the history of Reeth Brass Band! Most certainly,
the origins of the band can be traced back to the 1800's were bands formed
within the lead mining communities in which they were based.
Unlike bands such as Grimethorpe and Black Dyke Mills, who were part of (the then)
large coal mining communities, these small lead mining bands tended to be spread
over a more wider area and were smaller in number due to fewer people within the area
from which they came.
At the turn of the 1800's it is believed that there were at least seven bands that had formed
throughout Swaledale. These were the bands of - Arkengarthdale, Gunnerside, Keld, Low Row,
Muker, Reeth Temperance, and Reeth Volunteer. All of these bands disbanded over time with the
exception of Muker Band (which is still going strong today), and it wasn't until the 1960's that Reeth
Brass Band formed to the band that is present today.
In 1968, Reverend Tindall (the new vicar appointed to Reeth) wished to provide suitable music for a Remembrance Service he was conducting and, being a brass band enthusiast, rounded up former band members from within the local area. Instruments were "dusted off" and a small band was created for the Service. Over the years, the band grew to become Reeth Brass Band and the rest "as they say" is History!
the origins of the band can be traced back to the 1800's were bands formed
within the lead mining communities in which they were based.
Unlike bands such as Grimethorpe and Black Dyke Mills, who were part of (the then)
large coal mining communities, these small lead mining bands tended to be spread
over a more wider area and were smaller in number due to fewer people within the area
from which they came.
At the turn of the 1800's it is believed that there were at least seven bands that had formed
throughout Swaledale. These were the bands of - Arkengarthdale, Gunnerside, Keld, Low Row,
Muker, Reeth Temperance, and Reeth Volunteer. All of these bands disbanded over time with the
exception of Muker Band (which is still going strong today), and it wasn't until the 1960's that Reeth
Brass Band formed to the band that is present today.
In 1968, Reverend Tindall (the new vicar appointed to Reeth) wished to provide suitable music for a Remembrance Service he was conducting and, being a brass band enthusiast, rounded up former band members from within the local area. Instruments were "dusted off" and a small band was created for the Service. Over the years, the band grew to become Reeth Brass Band and the rest "as they say" is History!
19th Century
Swaledale Miners
Swaledale Miners