Melchett | 17th Pals' Battalion Band

WW1 Day

15 September, 201826 October, 2018 Melchett

Following an invite from The Western Front Association, the 17th Pals’ Band were invited to perform during a First World War Open Day at Vestry House Museum in Walthamstow on Saturday the 15th September 2018 and was to mark the end of the First World War. The band marched from Orford Road, E17, around past St Mary’s Church and ending up at Vestry House Museum. Marches played included Bridlington, Shamrock and Georgia. There was a brief welcoming speed by the Mayor of Waltham Forest and at 11am. prompt the buglers…

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Unveiling of a Memorial Plaque

19 April, 201823 April, 2018 Melchett

The 17th Pals’ Battalion Band were approached by The Western Front Association for buglers to play during the unveiling of a memorial plaque in Walthamstow, to commemorate the deaths of three Fireguards during bombing in WW2. During WW2 the Government passed an act stating that due to the “Blitz”, all areas of London should form Fire protection parties. These were known as Fire Street parties, Fire Watches and Fire Guards. On the 19th of April 1941 William Howard of 9 Carnanton Road E17, along with his colleagues, handed over their…