History

This site contains a (very) comprehensive history of the band. If you're looking for a short history text, then please look here. If you're looking for something a bit more in-depth, then look into the links below.

The Run Of Success	The band's great rise up through the sections, with six National Finals in a row.
New Junior Band	The formation of a new Junior Band
Wartime	The band's progress during World War II
Pre War	Events from the turn of the century until the outbreak of World War II in 1939
Beginnings	The foundation of the Rothwell Temperance Band

Information from 1881 to 1981 taken from the Rothwell Temperance Band Centenary Chronicle prepared in 1981 by Robert Carrington.

Later information compiled by Tim Sawyer for this website. There is a book available chronicling the band's journey from Junior Band in 1984 all the way through to their win at the All England Masters in 2006. To purchase a copy of this full colour book, which features many photos of the band, please contact us