Stephen Chambers Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I must also look more closely at the photos of the ancient charabang "Jollies" (strictly 'arries of course) at my local "The Leather Bottle" in Garratt Lane, Wandsworth. red, You should indeed, I have several photographs of charabanc outings (both horse-drawn and motorised) with concertina, or melodeon, players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Groff Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 red, I had wondered about the possibility of "concertina competition," with the instrument as a prize, or even "concertina club competition (or cup)." All speculation, I know... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 Well now, a search has come up with the prestigious "Royal Caledonian Curling Club", a connection which would, if proven, neatly tie together two topics in the Concertina History section ! According to their archive the club had been in existence for 60 years by 1895 so it is a possiblity, all be it remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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