Instruments used by the Cyfarthfa Brass Band, Merthyr Tydfil

Description

Robert Thompson Crawshay's Cyfarthfa band was formed in 1838 and consisted of 80 players. Highlights in its 90 year career include victories in competitions at Crystal Palace in 1860, and the National Eisteddfod in 1881.

Owner:
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Creator:
Crawshay, Robert Thompson
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
All Rights Reserved
Copyright Details:
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery 2002
Publisher Ref:
GTJ01628
Item uploaded:
5/2/2010
Date originally created:
2003
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