For enthusiasts of early banjo
British Sailors' Band (1878)
Here are four British sailors named Cole, Dalie, Bird, and England. Taken in Edinburgh, 1878. Sayers Collection.
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Comment by Ian Bell on April 18, 2010 at 11:03am
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Thanks for posting the great photos Bob. For someone who plays banjo and button accordion AND works at a marine museum, it doesn't get any better than this!
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Comment by Carl Anderton on April 18, 2010 at 4:16pm
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I can almost feel the intensity of the music these guys play...
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Yeah - They're going lay into "Jackie Tar" and really drive it. I wanna be there!
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That appears to be a seven-string banjo. Crazy Brits!
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