General News, Pre 1990
1933 – The Founder
The following article was written in 1933 about the band’s founder and first ever conductor Harry Hinkley. Text is as written in 1933, grammar and spelling remain unchanged. POPULAR WEALD BANDMASTER COMMENDABLE RECORD OF MR. H. HINKLEY. CRANBROOK In these days of band contests and other forms of musical activity, it is difficult to realise
Formal Line up, General News, Pre 1990
1926 – Cranbrook Town Prize Band
A picture of the band from 1926 Photo Taken at Great Swifts : President Mr. Alexander
Formal Line up, General News, Pre 1990
1924 – Cranbrook Town Band
Front Row Left to Right :- Mr. West, Alf Bonniface, Alf Slingsby, Tom Slingsby, Harry Hinkley (MD), Sid Stone, Ted Osborne, Walley Butler Middle Row Left to Right :- Alf Bangham, Arthur Bangham, A. Hatcher, L. Piper, Joe Elvin, Herb Hinkley, C. Norris Back Row Left to Right W. Hills, J. Honess, G. Leeves ,
General News, Pre 1990
1911- The Buffs
Mr Harry Hinkley with the 5th Battalion – “The Buffs” – The forerunners of the Cranbrook Town Band. See article 1933 – The Founder for more details. Our thanks to the Hatcher family for donating this photograph to the band in 2016
