The Haworth Silver Prize band were returning home from their victory but their charabang broke down and they arrived in the village at 2-30 in the morning. It was customary for the winning band to play ' Hail. the conquering hero comes' on their return to their home base but they did not wish to wake the village - so they took their boots off!

Q. "Wheear's t'arpist?"
A. "Up ageean t'back wall"

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1958-65

Current location (optional) Dudley