Dr Eamonn O'Keeffe's findings reveal that Britain's brass bands have origins dating back to military musicians from the Napoleonic Wars, contradicting earlier beliefs.
The research suggests that military bands experimented with all-brass arrangements in the 1810s, indicating that brass bands are crucial to understanding Britain's cultural history.
The study conducted by Dr O'Keeffe not only challenges the traditional narrative about brass band's origins but emphasizes the significance of wartime influences on British culture.
Dr O'Keeffe highlights the deep embedding of brass bands in British history, revealing their dual relationship with both warfare and industrialization.
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