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The Spratt family
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Does anyone know if Harry Spratt (teacher) was related to John Henry Spratt (builder and teacher) ?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by William Benton Jul 1, 2023.
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Troise and his Banjoliers
"I was aware of that but I wasn't able to find a good photo showing him with the Banjoliers. I did watch all videos I could find."
Troise and his Banjoliers
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Troise and his Banjoliers
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Troise and his Banjoliers
"Thank you Richard.
I have added the score to the MUSIC LIBRARY database. It should be available to download soon."
5 Bertolle banjo
"I have not found any of him playing the banjo. He was quite a good mandolin player and it seems he fancied that."
Troise and his Banjoliers
"I've scanned a copy of the 1st banjo part and sent it to Ian for the music library."
5 Bertolle banjo
"Bertolle was a good player he had a duet partnership with another banjoist called Vero Berrie, they mad a few recordings which might be on Youtube. I've had a few 'Dexter' banjos over the years, the ones which passed through my hands…"
5 Bertolle banjo
"Not ready for photos yet. I only just received it. The two I posted were the auction house p[photos. When it's done, I will post many p[hotos. Thanks
Bill"
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