Speen Band

1900.

1900. On the return of Lt. C E Forrest from the Boer War. Prior to the start, the Speen Brass Band (under the direction of Mr. W. Plumridge, jun.,) played “See the Conquering Hero Comes” and the Bandmaster read aloud the following address:- To Lt. C E Forrest – “We the inhabitants of Lacey Green, Loosley Row and Speen desire to present to you our hearty congratulations on your safe arrival on British soil and to your home and friends. We are profoundly conscious of the many hardships and privations you, together with Her Majesty’s Forces in South Africa, have undergone, in order to maintain the prestige of our beloved country, and upheld the valour of the British Army.

1921. Photo taken from the Speen book 'The Leaves of Time'.

The photo of Speen Band on the right taken in 1921, is taken from the Speen book 'The Leaves of Time'

Denis Claydon identified. Left to right back row - 1st Ted Floyd. 3rd Dick Bristow. 4th Will Floyd. 6th ? Bristow

8th Elsie Plumridge. click Ted, Dick, Will, ?, Archie and Elsie Janes for more about Elsie.

Left to right middle row - 4th George Shaw. 5th Ted Bristow

Left to right front row - 2nd Archie Janes. 4th Jack Bristow