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Helston Town Band, Flora Day, 1901
| Number | HESFM:1986.5295 |
|---|---|
| Place | Helston Cornwall United Kingdom |
| Date | 8.5.1901 |
| Keywords | Helston Coinagehall Street Flora Day Local Customs Clubs and Associations Bands Helston Town Band |
| Photographer | Stone, John Benjamin, Sir |
| Copyright | © Helston Museum |
Platinum print of Helston Town Band taken in Coinagehall Street by Sir John Benjamin Stone. The mount is inscribed "Helston Flora Day May 8th 1901. The Band leading the 'Furry' dancers through the town. J Benjamin Stone". Mr Henry Moses (Mosey) Willey is playing the tuba on the right. In addition to playing in Helston Town Band, Mr Willey was the sexton of Helston Cemetery. Grylls Monument can be seen in the background.