A discussion area for all things concerning Morriston
|
THE MORRISTON FORUM
A discussion area for all things concerning Morriston
|
|
| Search For Similar Forums · Return to Website | ||
 First |
 Prev |
 Reply |
 Home |
Next  |
Last  |
| Viewing Page 1 of 1 (Total Posts: 3) |
| Author | Comment |
Melanie Baker
 Nov 5, 00 - 3:57 PM |
Morriston History
Dear Readers, I am the great great great grand daughter of George Hanney,Band master of the Hanney Family Band, also Knowen as the 1st Glamorgan Royal Garrison Artillery Band. George died in 1908 after collasping during a concert at the Grand Theatre Swansea.A funeral procession for him was held through the streets of Swansea and every shop and school in Morriston was closed.I am finding it almost impossible to find anyone with accurate information about this part of history in Morriston.It is of endless interest to me to discover more about Morriston,Swansea,Llansamlet Cemetery, George Hanney and The Hanney Family Band.Please email me with anything on these subjects..Thank you..Regards Melanie |
|
Hugh Morgan
Feb 3rd, 2005 - 1:28 PM |
Re: Morriston History
Hi Best of luck in your research. I came across many refs to the band in the newspapers of 19th century whilst researching the history of Morriston Cricket Club. In 1886 Morriston C.C. won the South Wales challenge cup in Cardiff and it was reported that the Hanney Band led a victory procession from High Street Station to Morriston on the return of the team. Didn't the Band win a major competition in Paris and it was said that each band had to provide its own music stands. Hanney Band had none and pinned the sheets to the backs of players in front!!!! Good luck in your research. The band was a huge part of Morriston history. Hugh David Morgan |
|
Poppy Jones
Oct 6th, 2005 - 10:34 AM |
Re: Morriston History
Hi Melanie, I came across your website when I was searching on Google for any information about the Hanney band. I am also related to them! I do not have the family tree with me right now, but I am pretty sure that I am George Hanney (band master)'s great great great grand-daughter. I have a photo of the band and I know that they played at King George's corronation. Looking forward to your reply, Poppy Jones |
| First |
Prev |
Reply |
Home |
Next |
Last |
bravenet.com