1953 Foden's National Champions

Chronicle newspaper article dated 24th October 1953 'The Conquering Heroes are Home'
  • Catalog No: FBA00066
  • Materials: Paper
  • Date of Production: 1953
  • Ownership: Foden's Band
  • Location: Foden's Bandroom

On the 17th October 1953 Fodens became the National Champions held at the Empress Hall, Earl's Court, London

Test Piece Diadem of Gold,  George Bailey arr Frank Wright

Adjudicators Thomas Powell, J Greenwood

1st) Fodens Motor Works (drawn 10th)

2nd) CWS (Manchester) (drawn 3)

3rd) Cresswell Colliery (drawn 17th)