Brass Collection

Moroccan lantern, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

A trombone lesson at the Conservatoire
Professor M. Delisse tutors a quartet of trombone players

English knight. Brass rubbing, c1323, from Pebmarsh Church, Essex, England
WILLIAM FITZRALPH, d. 1323. English knight. Brass rubbing, c1323, from Pebmarsh Church, Essex, England

Boys Watching Brass Band
Three little boys stand behind a picket gate and watch a brass band playing in a bandstand

Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket
1. The brass Thunderer whistle of HJ Pitman, 3rd Officer on the Titanic, with an inscribed label attached. 2. A Turkish Bath ticket

The souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

A selection of common British Moths Date: circa 1920s

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London. It happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

Black Dyke Mills Band
Representatives from the Black Dyke Mills Band proudly showing off their National Championship, Crystal Palace, 1000 Guinea Trophy won on 29th September 1928. Their conductor was William Halliwell

The Evening Prayer: There is a dog who loves his Master so, He always goes with him wherever he may go, And even when he kneels to say his Evening Prayer, This faithful friend is by his bedside there!

Miles Davis Quintet, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintet, 1960

Audience Of One
circa 1926: A solitary member of the public seated in front of a band stand, listening to the brass band. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

LFB horse drawn steamer at modern LFB review
Lambeth, headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, hosted annual displays and regular reviews of the Brigade. A popular feature was the inclusion of the working Victorian Shand Mason horse drawn steam

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London. It happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

A black and white still life image of a brass clarinet

The famous St Hilda Colliery Band, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England - World Champions in 1912, 1920, 1921 and 1924. Date: 1924

Ealing Fire Brigade with horse-drawn appliance
Firefighters of the Ealing Fire Brigade, West London, with a horse-drawn appliance, and a policeman standing alongside

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Hatfield pump
Merryweather Hatfield pump, with crew. This was one of the first motorised fire engines used by the London Fire Brigade, capable of 30 mph

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pump
First introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich, SE London, in 1899, by 1907 twenty-one Fire Kings were in operational use around the country, including the London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB changeover from brass to cork fire helmets
Two firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell

Quiet music practice / W H Robinson
When practicing ones musical instrument, there is only one person who wants to hear it - the aspiring performer. A simple adjustment (as here depicted to the horn)

Boys Band, Hull Sailors Orphanage
Boys naval band at the Hull Sailors Orphanage, also known as Newland Homes. The Homes, a cottage homes development, were established in 1895 by a charity originally called The Port of Hull Society

Miles Davis Quintet, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintet, 1960

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Chinese ti-tzu, so-na, yueh-ch in, la-pa and Japanese hiji-riki.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines -- Thats the life! 20th century

Jackie McLean, Jazz Cafe, London, April 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jackie McLean, Jazz Cafe, London, April 1991

Georgian door, Dublin, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Horn, Wurlitzer
Three Mellophones or Concert Horns from the Wurlitzer range; the Professional, the Lyric, and the American. Available in various finishes

Trombone, Wurlitzer
Three trombones from the Wurlitzer range

Boys Band, Training Ship Indefatigable
The Boys Band of the Training Ship Indefatigable pose for their photograph in a field, near a tent -- probably at a local fete where they were performing

Lion polished brass door knocker, Georgian house, Merrion Square, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Lib - North East band East Side Torpedoes 24 October 1982 - Nigel Stanger, back row, second left

London Trade Card - William Bull, Musical Instruments - trumpets, kettledrums, French horns, speaking trumpets, hearing horns for deaf people, powder flasks

Music cover, Hello, Dolly! Louis Armstrong
Music cover, Hello, Dolly! Words and music by Jerry Herman, recorded by Louis Armstrong. 1963

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - trumpeter. circa 1910s

Pharoah Sanders, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London, 3 / 88. Creator: Brian O Connor
Pharoah Sanders, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London, 3/88

The 1st Battalion The Green Howards marching in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, to exercise their right and privilege as freemen of the town. 28th February 1981

Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991

Wingates Temperance Prize Brass Band, Westhoughton, Lancashi
Wingates Temperance Prize Brass Band, Westhoughton, Bolton, near Hindley, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

LCC-LFB firefighters change from brass to cork fire helmets LFB150
Two firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell

Fireman in brass helmet with two white horses
Fireman in a brass helmet with two white horses in harness

Metropolitan Fire Brigade helmet
Metropolitan Fire Brigade brass helmet, used until replaced by a cork version in the 1930s

LCC-LFB Fireman in his fire kit with new cork helmet
A London fireman in his fire kit, including the new style compressed cork helmet with its LFB crest, which replaced the traditional brass helmets used since the days of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Cap badge, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Brass cap badge (the Kings Crown Shield) of REME, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Oval in shape, with a crown at the top, a pair of compasses at the centre

LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
A significant landmark when on 14 July 1934 the LFB started to replace its traditional brass helmet with a new compressed cork design. It would be four years before the changeover was completed

Colossus of Rhodes statue
Colossus of Rhodes. Historical artwork showing the vast bronze statue of the Greek sun god Helios (later identified with Apollo, the god of light), at the entrance of the harbour at Rhodes

Brass Band 1910
A brass band (military or Salvation Army) playing at a childrens day, Knebworth House

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"Brass: A Melodic Journey from Morocco to England" Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of a Moroccan lantern, casting intricate patterns on the bustling streets of Marrakech. Feel the rhythm and passion as a trombone lesson at the Conservatoire transports you into the world music. Witness the awe-struck faces of young boys watching a vibrant brass band perform, igniting their love for this powerful genre. Experience the rich heritage and legacy of renowned bands like Black Dyke Mills Band, whose captivating melodies have resonated through generations. Lose yourself in the vibrant chaos of The Souk in Marrakech, where brass trinkets gleam alongside colorful fabrics and aromatic spices. Uncover history's echoes with artifacts like the Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket, reminding us how brass has played its part in shaping our past. Relive jazz legend Miles Davis Quintet's iconic performance captured by Brian Foskett in 1960 - an era when brass took center stage in musical revolution. Discover nature's delicate beauty with a selection of common British Moths - their wings adorned with intricate patterns reminiscent of polished brass instruments. Witness how music can touch souls as "Audience Of One" captures that magical moment when an artist connects deeply with their audience through heartfelt melodies played on golden horns. Step back into medieval times as you admire an English knight immortalized through a c1323 brass rubbing from Pebmarsh Church, Essex - showcasing both artistry and armor-clad valor. Find solace in "The Evening Prayer, " where melancholic notes from a lone trumpet evoke emotions that words fail to express during moments of introspection or reflection Experience nostalgia for simpler times as you witness LFB horse-drawn steamer at modern LFB review- reminding us how once upon time brave firefighters relied on the power to save lives.