The Central Bandstand, Herne Bay, Kent, England. The title 'The new bandstand' suggests that the photograph was taken in 1925, a year after it was built. Points of interest The photographer probably used film instead of a large-format glass negative. The picture is in focus but there is no fine detail. The deckchair boys, employed from 14 years old, can be seen in the centre aisle. The bicycle-riders in the foreground are probably posed. The notice over the proscenium arch above the stage says: 'City of London Band (will play) daily at & '. (Some sources wrongly state that this is the
The Central Bandstand, Herne Bay, Kent, England. The title 'The new bandstand' suggests that the photograph was taken in 1925, a year after it was built. Points of interest The photographer probably used film instead of a large-format glass negative. The picture is in focus but there is no fine detail. The deckchair boys, employed from 14 years old, can be seen in the centre aisle. The bicycle-riders in the foreground are probably posed. The notice over the proscenium arch above the stage says: 'City of London Band (will play) daily at & '. (Some sources wrongly state that this is the Buffs regiment, which did also play in Herne Bay). In the band on the left are two sousaphones (see example here: File:Eis-Zwei-Geissebei IMG ) . 1925 32 Bandstand 1924 009
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