Perranarworthal is a civil parish and village about four miles northwest of Falmouth and five miles southwest of Truro

 

Unknown formation date.

Possibly the same band as Perranwell Brass Band, as they were adjoining villages with the same conductor. (John Brush)

1870s: Perranarworthal Brass Band active. (John Brush)

????: Perranarworthal Brass Band Disbanded.

1880: Perran Wharf Brass Band active. (John Brush)

1883: At intervals during the day, thereby proving his capability to take the leading of the about-to-be revived Perranarworthal Brass Band. Perranporth was reached at 9.30 a.m., and the morning spent in the usual maritime amusements of wandering about the sands. (17 August 1883 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1883:  Perranarworthal Brass Band founded. (John Brush)

C Davey, Perranarworthal Brass Band MD. (John Brush)

1900: Perranarworthal Brass Band played at Perranarworthal Horticultural Show. Lead cornet C Davey.

1900: T Andrew, Perranarworthal Brass Band MD. (John Brush)

1900: Perranarworthal Band will be in attendance, under the conductorship of Mr T Andrew, Bandmaster. (26 July 1900 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1903: Perran Ar Worthal Show. The local Brass Band, [thought to be Perranarworthal] under Mr. T. Andrew, was in attendance. (27 August 1903 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)

1905: Perranarworthal Brass Band active.

Unknown closure date.

 

 

 

Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)

 

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